Australian Ammunition Manufacturing

Precision
Under
Pressure.

Engineered for real-world performance. Built to defence-grade standards. Made in Australia.

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We don't cut corners.
We cut groups.

RDM exists to deliver ammunition that performs the same way, every time, under every condition. No variance. No excuses. Just rounds that hit where they're aimed.

01

Defence-Grade Reliability

Components sourced and tested to exceed standard commercial tolerances. Every batch, every calibre.

02

Precision Engineering

Consistent case neck tension, charge weights, and seating depths. The variables that define accuracy.

03

Built for Real Use

Developed for the demands of defence, competition, and professional shooters. Not range marketing.

04

Australian Made

Designed, developed, and manufactured in Australia. Supporting domestic capability and supply security.

BUILT FOR
PERFORMANCE.

Two calibres. One standard. Zero compromise on consistency, reliability, or accuracy.

9MM

9mm Parabellum

High-volume, high-reliability handgun ammunition. Built for training, competition, and duty use.

Calibre
9×19mm
Application
Duty / Training
Premium
.223

.223 Rem / 5.56 NATO

Performance rifle ammunition for precision shooters, competitive marksmen, and professional operators.

Calibre
.224"
Application
Match / Precision
Tactical
5.56

5.56×45mm NATO

NATO-specification rifle ammunition engineered for reliability across platforms.

Spec
STANAG
Application
Defence / Duty
Coming Soon
PREC.
MATCH

Precision Match

RDM's highest-specification load. Developed for long-range precision shooting.

Standard
Competition
Status
Launching Soon
Now Available

BUILT TO
SPECIFICATION.

When standard loads don't meet your operational requirements, RDM develops custom ammunition to your exact specification.

Tailored Load Development

Charge weights, projectile selection, case prep, and seating depth built around your specific use case.

Performance Optimisation

Developed around real-world performance data. Every load verified before production begins.

Batch Certification

Full documentation on every production run. Velocity, pressure, and accuracy data supplied with each order.

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Enquiries Open — Contact RDM

CONSISTENCY IS
THE PERFORMANCE.

Accuracy isn't just about the rifle. It's about what goes into the chamber. RDM holds tolerances that most manufacturers don't measure.

±0.3gr
Charge Weight Tolerance
100%
Lot Traceability
Sub-MOA
Accuracy Standard
01 — Component Selection

Raw Materials

Premium brass, match-grade projectiles, and consistent propellants sourced from verified suppliers.

02 — Case Preparation

Case Prep

Trimming, annealing, and deburring to uniform specifications. Consistent case dimensions are foundational.

03 — Load Assembly

Precision Loading

Controlled charge weights and seating depths. Each variable documented and held to tolerance.

04 — Quality Verification

Verification

Dimensional checks, pressure validation, and live-fire accuracy verification before any batch is released.

READY TO TALK
PERFORMANCE?

Whether you're a distributor, a defence operator, or a precision shooter — reach out to discuss your requirements.

PRODUCT
RANGE.

Two calibres. Multiple applications. One manufacturing standard that doesn't change.

9MM

9mm Parabellum

High-volume, high-reliability handgun ammunition for training, competition, and duty use.

Calibre
9×19mm
Bullet
FMJ / JHP
Premium
.223

.223 Rem — 77gr Match

Precision match-grade rifle ammunition for competitive and professional use.

Calibre
.224"
Weight
77gr BTHP
Tactical
5.56

5.56×45mm NATO

NATO-specification rifle ammunition built for reliability across platforms. Consistent chamber pressures and dependable cycling from first round to last.

Spec
STANAG
Application
Defence / Duty
Coming Soon
PRECISION
MATCH

Precision Match Series

RDM's highest-specification load for long-range precision applications.

Standard
Competition
Status
In Development
9MM

9MM
PARABELLUM

High-volume, high-reliability handgun ammunition engineered for consistent performance under sustained use.

About This Round

The RDM 9mm is built around the 124-grain full metal jacket — the most widely used configuration in the calibre for good reason. It sits in the sweet spot between the lighter 115gr and heavier 147gr, delivering a balanced combination of velocity, recoil, and downrange consistency that suits everything from a full-size duty pistol to a compact carry firearm.

Loaded with ADI propellant and new primed brass, every round is assembled to the same standard regardless of batch size. Consistent case neck tension, controlled charge weights, and uniform seating depth produce predictable recoil impulse and reliable feeding across a wide range of 9mm platforms.

This is not a cut-price training round. It is production ammunition held to the same tolerances as higher-tier loads — because whether you are running drills or shooting a stage, consistency is what builds confidence.

What It Is Built For

High-Volume Range & Training Use
Law Enforcement Training Programs
Practical Pistol Competition — IPSC, USPSA, Steel Challenge
Duty & Operational Use
Civilian Sport & Recreational Shooting

Why 124 Grain

The 124gr FMJ produces a recoil impulse that is easy to manage across extended sessions without sacrificing energy at the target. It meters consistently through progressive presses and cycles reliably in both duty-size and compact pistols. For competition shooters, it makes power factor with room to spare. For trainers running large groups through thousands of rounds, it performs without drama.

ENQUIRE ABOUT
9MM SUPPLY.

Volume pricing and dealer enquiries welcome.

.223

.223 REM
77GR MATCH

Precision match-grade rifle ammunition built to the tolerances that define long-range accuracy.

About This Round

The RDM .223 77gr BTHP is built for shooters who need more from their ammunition than a standard factory load can deliver. The 77-grain boat tail hollow point is the preferred configuration for precision and competitive .223 shooting — heavier than conventional loads, it retains energy further downrange, resists wind deflection more effectively, and produces tighter groups at distance.

The boat tail design reduces base drag as the bullet transitions from the muzzle, contributing to a more stable flight path and improved consistency at extended ranges. The hollow point configuration is optimised for aerodynamic performance rather than expansion — this is a match projectile, engineered for accuracy.

Loaded using Australian ADI propellant and new primed brass, every round is assembled to match-grade tolerances. This is the same projectile weight trusted by precision rifle competitors, service rifle shooters, and tactical operators who have moved beyond standard 55gr and 62gr loads.

What It Is Built For

Long-Range Precision & Target Shooting
Service Rifle & Practical Rifle Competition
Tactical & Operator Applications
Defence Training Programs
Any Shooter Demanding Match-Grade Consistency

Why 77 Grain

At extended ranges, lighter .223 projectiles lose stability and drift significantly in crosswinds. The 77gr BTHP maintains a superior ballistic coefficient that keeps it on track where lighter bullets fall off. It requires a 1:8 or faster twist rate to stabilise correctly — if your rifle is set up for precision work, it is almost certainly already there.

ENQUIRE ABOUT
.223 SUPPLY.

Dealer, distributor, and volume shooter enquiries welcome.

5.56

5.56×45MM
NATO

NATO-specification rifle ammunition built for reliable performance across all 5.56-chambered platforms. Consistent, dependable, and manufactured to the standard the designation demands.

About This Round

The 5.56×45mm NATO is the standard rifle cartridge across Western military and law enforcement platforms. Adopted by NATO in 1963, it has decades of documented performance across every operational environment imaginable. RDM manufactures 5.56 to the same STANAG specification that defines the round — not as a commercial approximation of it.

Where the .223 Remington is a civilian sporting cartridge, the 5.56 NATO operates at slightly higher chamber pressures and is proof-tested accordingly. The result is a round that feeds and functions reliably in any platform rated for the cartridge, from short-barrelled carbines to full-length service rifles.

Loaded with Australian ADI propellant and new brass, each round is assembled to consistent specifications across the production run. For training programs that put thousands of rounds downrange, consistency is not a luxury — it is a requirement.

What It Is Built For

Defence & Law Enforcement Duty Use
High-Volume Military Training Programs
Practical & Tactical Rifle Competition
Carbine & Service Rifle Platforms
Institutional Supply & Volume Orders

5.56 vs .223 — What's the Difference

While the two cartridges share the same case dimensions, 5.56 NATO is loaded to higher pressure specifications than .223 Remington. A rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO will safely fire both. A rifle chambered strictly in .223 Remington should not be used with 5.56 NATO ammunition. If your platform is marked 5.56 NATO or multi-cal, this is the round it was designed for.

ENQUIRE ABOUT
5.56 SUPPLY.

Volume, institutional, and dealer enquiries welcome. Contact RDM to discuss your requirements.

MATCH
Launching Soon

PRECISION
MATCH
SERIES

RDM's highest-specification production load. Developed for the demands of long-range precision where standard match ammunition isn't enough.

Extreme Consistency

Charge weights held to the tightest tolerances in any RDM product. Velocity standard deviations below 8 fps.

Premium Components

Selected match-grade projectiles. Sorted brass. Nothing enters the production line unless it passes incoming inspection.

Verified Performance

Every batch fired for accuracy and velocity prior to release. Data sheet supplied with each order.

REGISTER YOUR
INTEREST.

The Precision Match Series is in final development. Register your interest and be first to know when it launches.

Enquiries Open

CUSTOM
AMMUNITION.

When standard loads don't meet your operational requirements, RDM develops custom ammunition to your exact specification.

01

Load Development

We work from your operational brief. Suppressed or unsuppressed. Barrier blind or controlled expansion. Short barrel or long. We develop around your real-world requirements.

02

Production Supply

Once a load is validated, RDM can provide consistent production supply against your specification. Full batch documentation and lot traceability supplied with every order.

03

Use Cases

Defence & Law Enforcement Contracts
Long-Range Competition Loads
Suppressed / Sub-Sonic Applications
Specialised Terminal Performance
04

The Process

Step 1Brief & Specification
Step 2Load Development
Step 3Live-Fire Verification
Step 4Production & Delivery

DISCUSS YOUR
REQUIREMENTS.

Custom projects begin with a conversation. Tell us what you need to achieve.

BUILT ON
STANDARDS.
NOT STORIES.

Australian
Ammunition.
Built Right.

RDM was founded on a straightforward observation: Australian shooters — civilian, competitive, and professional — deserved access to domestically-produced ammunition built to a genuine performance standard. Not a repackaged import. Not a price-driven compromise.

We began with the two calibres most relevant to the Australian market — 9mm and .223 Rem — and built our manufacturing processes around precision, not volume. Every decision comes back to one question: does this make the ammunition more consistent?

We're building a reputation for reliability that means when an RDM round goes into a chamber, the outcome is predictable. That's what we're here to deliver.

Consistency Over Volume

We will never sacrifice lot-to-lot consistency for production speed. If a batch doesn't meet specification, it doesn't ship.

Honest Performance

Our performance data is gathered from service-length barrels under realistic conditions. Not 24" test barrels.

Australian Supply Security

RDM is building domestic manufacturing capability that can be relied upon — for civilian shooters, competitors, and professional users alike.

Long-Term Thinking

We're building a business to last. That means investing in the right components, processes, and relationships — not cutting corners to compete on price.

GET IN TOUCH
WITH RDM.

Dealer enquiries, distribution discussions, custom requirements, or general questions.

CONTACT
RDM.

Get in Touch

Whether you're a dealer, distributor, defence operator, or precision shooter — use the form to reach the RDM team. We respond to all genuine enquiries.

info@rmdaus.com.au
info@rmdaus.com.au
Australia
Within 2 business days

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