Reload Swiss RS80 Rifle Powder

Overview

RS80 is our slowest burning powder, designed especially for heavy-duty magnum cartridges. Originally developed for .338 Lapua Mag., it also performs exceptionally well with .50 Browning rounds. Optimized for temperature behavior, RS80 displays excellent pressure/velocity ratios in numerous calibers.

Standard Calibers

• .338 Lapua Mag.
• 7mm Rem. Mag.
• .50 Browning

Powder Type

RS80 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 contemporary lead-free 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 3,850 J/g
• Bulk Density: approximately 1,000 g/l
• Grain Diameter: approximately 1.2 mm
• Grain Length: approximately 1.8 mm