The RWS Special Match .22 LR 40 gr LRN is a German-manufactured rimfire match cartridge designed for precision target shooting competitions and training. Featuring a 40-grain Lead Round Nose (LRN) projectile, this ammunition delivers a muzzle velocity of approximately 330 m/s (1,080 fps) from a standard 650 mm test barrel. Each cartridge has an overall length of 25.4 mm and is loaded into rimfire brass cases subjected to strict dimensional and velocity controls. Packaged in a 50-round box, this load provides consistent subsonic ballistics optimized for short-to-medium distance paper target disciplines.

Key Features:

• Match-Grade Velocity: Operates at a subsonic muzzle velocity of 330 m/s, remaining stable through 91 m (100 yd) with a downrange velocity of 271 m/s.
• Target Profile: Standard 40 gr Lead Round Nose profile engineered for uniform barrel engagement and clean target scoring.
• Broad Platform Compatibility: Functions in bolt-action target rifles, single-shot small-bore rifles, target pistols, and free pistols.
• Precise Dimensions: Standardized overall cartridge length of 25.4 mm ensures consistent feeding in match-grade .22 LR chambers.

Specifications:

• Calibre: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
• Bullet Type: Lead Round Nose (LRN)
• Bullet Weight: 40 grains (2.60 g)
• Overall Length: 25.4 mm
• Muzzle Velocity: 330 m/s (tested in 650 mm barrel)
• Velocity at 91 m (100 yd): 271 m/s
• Muzzle Energy: ~142 J (~105 to 142 ft-lbs)
• Case Material: Rimfire Brass
• Package Quantity: 50 rounds per box
• Package Weight: ~227 g (0.5 lbs)

Who is the RWS Special Match .22 LR 40 gr for?

• Small-bore 50-metre rifle competitors — requires the subsonic 330 m/s muzzle velocity of this rimfire match ammunition to prevent transonic turbulence across standard 50-metre prone and three-position target courses.
• Precision rimfire benchrest shooters — relies on the uniform 25.4 mm overall cartridge length and consistent 40-grain lead bullet seating of this load to maintain tight group dispersion at 50 m and 100-yard distances.
• Target pistol and 50m biathlon competitors — utilizes the manageable recoil and steady 142 J muzzle energy produced by this 50-round box of match ammunition across rapid or precision handgun and small-bore rifle strings.

Less suitable for: Extreme long-range matches extending beyond 100 yards up to 450 yards (where high-aerodynamic long-range rimfire loads perform better) or small-game varmint hunting (where high-velocity expanding hollow-point ammunition is required).