Powder head-to-head
Alliant Reloader 16 vs Long Rifle
Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 2 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Similar medium-slow rifle burn rate. Standard workup required.
Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| Alliant Reloader 16 | Long Rifle | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alliant | Shooters World |
| Burn-rate rank | #60 | #60 |
| Burn category | Rifle Medium | Medium |
| Grain shape | Extruded | Extruded |
| Temperature sensitivity | Low | Low |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | No | No |
| US availability | Common | Moderate |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute Alliant Reloader 16 for Long Rifle?
- Similar medium-slow rifle burn rate. Standard workup required. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, Alliant Reloader 16 or Long Rifle?
- Long Rifle is the faster-burning of the two (rank #60 vs #60 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do Alliant Reloader 16 and Long Rifle both load?
- Both powders are listed for 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester.