The RWS Umarex HDX 68 Caliber Pepper Ball Shotgun delivers non-lethal defense capabilities with the stopping power of pepper-filled projectiles. This spring-powered launcher fires .68 caliber pepper balls at velocities up to 300 FPS, providing effective crowd control and personal protection at distances up to 150 feet.
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional pepper sprays limited by wind conditions and short range, the HDX system launches pepper balls with precision accuracy regardless of weather. The break-action design eliminates complex mechanisms found in CO2-powered alternatives, ensuring reliable function in temperatures from -10°F to 120°F. Each pepper ball contains concentrated oleoresin capsicum that creates a 12-foot dispersal cloud upon impact.
Key Features
- Single-shot break-action mechanism with manual cocking system
- Fires .68 caliber pepper balls, rubber balls, and powder balls
- Effective range of 60-150 feet with 300 FPS muzzle velocity
- High-visibility orange and black polymer construction
- Integrated Picatinny rail system for optics and accessories
- Ambidextrous safety mechanism and ergonomic grip design
- No CO2 cartridges or batteries required for operation
Field testing demonstrates consistent accuracy within a 6-inch group at 75 feet, making it suitable for law enforcement, security personnel, and civilian self-defense applications. The spring-powered system maintains consistent velocity across temperature extremes, unlike CO2 systems that lose power in cold conditions. The break-action design allows for quick reloading and immediate readiness.
Technical Specs
- Overall Length: 27 inches
- Weight: 2.8 pounds unloaded
- Caliber: .68 caliber pepper balls
- Action Type: Single-shot break-action
- Muzzle Velocity: Up to 300 FPS
- Construction: High-impact polymer frame and barrel
- Safety: Manual cross-bolt safety
- Rail System: Integrated Picatinny rail
- Country of Origin: Germany
The HDX system provides immediate deployment capability without the maintenance requirements of compressed air systems or the legal restrictions of firearms. Professional security teams rely on this platform for its simplicity and effectiveness in crowd control situations.