The RWS R Plus Long Range .22 LR 43 gr LRN ammunition is engineered specifically for extended-distance rimfire disciplines. Featuring a patented tapered rocket-tail base and an aerodynamic profile, this round fires a heavier-than-standard 43-grain (2.80 g) Lead Round Nose projectile. With a high ballistic coefficient of 0.137 and a supersonic muzzle velocity of 355 m/s (1,165 fps), it generates 176 Joules of muzzle energy to deliver a flatter trajectory and superior wind drift resistance across extended target distances.

Key Features

• Aerodynamic Rocket-Tail Profile: Built with an elongated tip and tapered base that stabilises the projectile and reduces aerodynamic drag over long flight paths.
• Heavy 43-Grain Projectile: Weighs more than traditional 40-grain standard rimfire bullets, improving downrange kinetic energy retention and crosswind resistance.
• Supersonic Trajectory: Produces a flat flight path from a muzzle velocity of 355 m/s, retaining 294 m/s at 100 metres and 239 m/s at 300 metres.
• Energy Retention: Delivers 176 Joules at the muzzle, maintaining 121 Joules at 100 metres and 80 Joules at 300 metres.
• Firearm Compatibility: Functions in all standard .22 LR rimfire bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles.

Specifications

• Brand: RWS
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2414036
• Calibre: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
• Bullet Weight: 43 grains (2.80 grams)
• Bullet Type: Lead Round Nose (LRN) with tapered rocket-tail
• Ballistic Coefficient (BC): 0.137
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 355 m/s (1,165 fps, measured from a 650 mm test barrel)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 176 Joules
• Package Quantity: 50 rounds per box
• Australian Compliance: Dangerous Goods Class 1.4S; requires a valid Australian Category A Firearms Licence

Who is the RWS R Plus Long Range .22 LR 43gr LRN for?

• NRL22 and PRS Rimfire Competitors — Requires a high ballistic coefficient of 0.137 paired with an initial muzzle velocity of 355 m/s to minimise wind deflection and flatten trajectory over varied positional stage distances with this rimfire long range ammunition.
• Rimfire ELR Practitioners — Engages steel and paper targets from 100 metres out to 300 metres, relying on a 43-grain projectile that retains 80 Joules of energy and a velocity of 239 m/s at 300 metres to maintain stability at extreme rimfire ranges.

Less suitable for: Short-range precision disciplines under 100 metres (such as 50 m Olympic prone or match benchrest) where traditional 40-grain subsonic match ammunition is required to avoid transonic destabilisation, or hunting applications where dedicated hollow-point varmint rounds are needed for rapid terminal expansion.