Reload Swiss RS70 Rifle Powder
Overview
RS70 is especially well suited for large-caliber hunting cartridges. Originally developed for .300 Win. Mag., it also lends itself to many other magnum cartridges.
Standard Calibers
- .243 Win.
- .300 Win. Mag.
- .338 Lapua Mag.
Powder Type
RS70 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. A unique impregnation method using nitroglycerine assures top performance. The powder contains a modern, lead-free de-coppering additive, making it suitable for low-pollution ammunition.
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 3,900 J/g
- Bulk Density: approximately 990 g/l
- Grain Diameter: approximately 1.0 mm
- Grain Length: approximately 1.4 mm