The RWS Premium Line P25 Rapid Fire .22 LR 40gr LRN is precision match ammunition engineered specifically for ISSF timed handgun events. Featuring a 40-grain (2.6-gram) Lead Round Nose projectile derived from the R50 profile, this cartridge delivers a nominal muzzle velocity of 260 m/s (approximately 853 fps) and 88 Joules of muzzle energy from a standard 130 mm (5.1-inch) pistol test barrel. Tailored to clear the mandatory 250 m/s ISSF velocity threshold while maintaining a low-recoil impulse, it minimises muzzle flip to support fast sight realignment across multi-target strings.

Key Features

• Low-Recoil Velocity Profile: Tuned to 260 m/s to stay comfortably above the 250 m/s ISSF rule minimum while reducing muzzle rise for faster recovery between shots.
• Clean-Burning Propellant: Utilises low-residue powder to reduce fouling in semi-automatic pistol actions and match chambers during high-volume strings.
• Special Wax Lubricant: Features a proprietary surface coating to ensure smooth feeding and chambering across consecutive rapid-fire series.
• Match-Grade Projectile: 40-grain solid lead round nose design ensures consistent trajectory and reliable cycling in match handguns.

Product Specifications

• Calibre: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR / 5.6×15mmR)
• Bullet Weight: 40 grains (2.6 grams)
• Bullet Type: Lead Round Nose (LRN)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 260 m/s (~853 fps, tested in a 130 mm barrel)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 88 Joules (~65 ft-lbs)
• Packaging: 50 rounds per box
• Compliance: Meets ISSF 25-metre rapid fire velocity regulations (minimum 250 m/s)

Who is the RWS P25 Rapid Fire .22 LR 50 Pack for?

• ISSF 25-metre rapid fire pistol competitors — requires ammunition that meets the mandatory 250 m/s minimum velocity rule while using a soft 260 m/s muzzle velocity and 88 Joules of energy to minimise sight displacement across 5-shot timed series.
• Sport and standard pistol target shooters — benefits from this 22lr target rimfire ammunition's clean-burning propellant and uniform 40-grain lead bullet profile to prevent cycling malfunctions during high-volume 25-metre match training.

Less suitable for: Long-range rifle target and benchrest shooting over 50–100 metres, which requires higher-velocity match ammunition operating between 320–345 m/s, or hunting and pest control applications, which require expanding hollow-point projectiles delivering over 140 ft-lbs of kinetic energy.