Reload Swiss RS40 Rifle Powder
Overview
RS40 is derived directly from our successful, military-qualified 5.56 mm propellant powder. This makes it the perfect powder for .222 Rem. and .223 Rem.. It also works extremely well with medium-bore cartridges such as the .308 Win. in combination with lightweight bullets.
Standard Calibers
- .222 Rem.
- .223 Rem.
- .300 Savage
- .308 Win. with lightweight bullets
Powder Type
RS40 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. A unique impregnation method using nitroglycerine assures top performance.
Safe Service Life
If properly stored, the propellant powder remains safe to use for up to 10 years.
Verification Tolerances
- Velocity (v5): ±12 m/s
- Maximum Pressure (pmax): ±250 bar
Key Characteristics
- Heat of Explosion: approximately 3950 J/g
- Bulk Density: approximately 940 g/l
- Grain Diameter: approximately 0.7 mm
- Grain Length: approximately 1.1 mm