Rifle Ammunition for Special Forces

20 Pages·2011·3.08 MB·English

Rifle Ammunition for Special Forces

Quality is the Key to Success
100% Quality Assurance
Maintaining the highest level of quality control requires a
philosophy of continuous improvement based upon generations of
experience and focused the optimisation of production processes.
Through RUAG’s vertically integrated supply chain, stringent
controls are enforced from basic components through final
assembly.
The precision of a round begins with the selection and use of
only high quality raw materials. Precise semifinished components
such as cups make certain that bullets and cases are produced
to exacting standards. These measures ensure the reliability and
consistency all components, working seamlessly together to
guarantee a first-class result.
Measurement of every single case (extraction slot)
Modern Measurement Methods
Equipped with modern, high-tech equipment, Ammotec quality
control engineers carefully scrutinise the key specifications of
each round, including the tolerances of components and the
consistency of metallurgical properties. This prevents defects
which will impact the accuracy. In addition, live-fire sample testing
of each batch ensures the conformity of accuracy, gas pressure
and muzzle velocity. All of the round’s components are perfectly
matched and optimised for their intended use.
RUAG Ammotec’s sophisticated quality management system
not only conforms to ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards for
continuous product improvement, but also includes records
management and tracking of each round should any customer
concerns arise.
100 % hardness profile screening
Important Parameters for a High Performance Round
Precision is the ultimate goal when producing sniper ammunition.
The greatest challenge for manufactures is that every component
has an impact on the accuracy of the round.
In addition to accuracy and reliability, another challenge is the
effect the round has on the target medium, whether penetrating
hard targets or quickly stopping in soft targets. With the
development of a comprehensive line of bullet options in the
SWISS P line, RUAG Ammotec can achieve excellent effects on a
wide variety of targets.
Various internal-, transitional-, external- und terminal ballistics testing

Setting a New Standard: Coordinated Ballistics
Some factors which are of little importance to long range Coordinated ballistics also provides distinct advantages in training.
shooters can provide a tactical advantage to police snipers. The Precision firings skills can be honed using SWISS P Ball or SWISS
outstanding benefit is a fully flexible choice shooters have among P Target rounds, and during operations, the shooter can utilise
five bullet types. For example, at a firing distance of 100 m, the those same skills when firing Styx Action, AP or Tactical rounds.
type of cartridge can be instantly changed without affecting the The different bullet types are offered in four different calibres.
point of impact. In an emergency, the firing situation can change Based upon the shooter’s experience and expertise, the right
in an instant, giving the shooter little time to respond. With amount of energy can be applied to the target by selecting the
coordinated ballistics, the shooter can simply focus on the shot. appropriate calibre for the mission.
The Fully Flexible Choice within Urban Terrain
SWISS P Ball / Target
For exceptionally accurate
target shooting (match grade
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SWISS P Armour Piercing
For maximum penetration
power of body armour and
other hard targets.
Target
Mixed firing at 100 m: = 1 cm
Styx Action/CDP 001 – 99T
AP 000 – 01T
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Bullet Types with an Identical Point of Impact
Calibre Styx
SWISS P Ball Target Action Armour Piercing Tactical Approved at
.223 Rem. 100 m
.308 Win. 100 m
.300 Win. Mag. 100 m
.338 Lapua Mag. 300 m

Minimised Risk for Collateral Damage
The shot which is taken as a last resort requires the highest hit are required to meet these requirements. Years of experience,
probability and an absolutely reliable effect on target. The Styx extensive know-how and modern production facilities allow
Action and Final Short Range rounds were specifically designed us to consistently produce rounds with outstanding quality. In
to desposit maximum energy in the first few centimeters after addition, only high quality materials are used in order to
striking a soft target reducing the risk of over penetration, and achieve best possible accuracy and the desired effect on soft
possible risk of seriously harming innocent bystanders. Highest targets, which the situation demands.
quality standards in materials and manufacturing processes
SWISS P Styx Action SWISS P Final SR
Hyper-expanding bullet with coordinated ballistics Fragmentation bullet for an extreme short range shooting.
to Ball, Target and AP.
• Excellent stopping power due to instantaneous • No risk of over penetration and enhanced
energy deposition on soft targets safety for bystanders due to total bullet disintegration
• Minimised risk of unpredictable bullet exit • No bullet exit in soft targets
(direction stable inside soft target) • Reliable performance from both bolt action rifles and
• Highly reliable effect on soft targets semi automatic weapons
• Same trajectory from lot to lot • Excellent accuracy and first hit probability
• Match grade accuracy
J/cm
200
.223 Rem. SWISS P Ball
.223 Rem. SWISS P Final SR
150
.223 Rem. SWISS P Styx Action
100
50
cm
10 20 30 40 50
Energy desposition on soft targets and penetration depth

The Challenge: Glass / Intermitten Barriers
One of the biggest challenges when firing a round through The SWISS P Tactical bullet was especially developed for this
glass is the unpredictable deflection the bullet may take after purpose. The flat and sharp edged bullet tip was designed to
penetration. Conventional full metal jacket bullets with lead cores properly hit the surface of angled glass and penetrate by staying
break through glass, but are torn apart by the hard and brittle in the line of fire. The use of CuZn alloy prevents the projectile
target medium and can be deflected unpredictably. As a result, the from fragmentation and provides the desired terminal effect.
shooter misses the target and endangers uninvolved bystanders. Relief grooves reduce the barrel wear to a minimum.
.308 Win. SWISS P Tactical
• Excellent first hit probability and
terminal effect behind glass
• Direction stable shooting through
angled wind shields and windows
• Minimised bullet deflection ensures
better safety for bystanders
• Excellent terminal effect after
penetrating a glass barrier
• No bullet fragmentation
• Minimal loss of mass
• Match grade accuracy
Perfectly direction stable - no deflection when shooting through angled glass
Defeating Armour
To be prepared for every scenario, shooters require a round with on extremely tough targets, the bullet core penetrates without
high penetration power on hard targets such as reinforced glass, fragmenting. The bullet jacket provides best accuracy, protects
body and light vehicle armour. The extremely hard tungsten the barrel and is stripped off upon impact.
carbide core powered by a lead core is difficult to stop. Even
SWISS P Armour Piercing
• Impressive penetration power of body
armour and other hard targets
• Outstanding residual energy after
penetrating a hard target
• Identical trajectory and shooting
characteristics from lot to lot
• Match-grade accuracy
• Minimal fouling of the rifle
(smoke residue-build up)
• Minimised muzzle flash for
better concealment
• No excessive barrel wear due
to soft CuZn-alloy jacket
• Patented bullet design
(US-6,374,743) Shot through steel plate and safety glass.