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AR 2218 vs Retumbo

Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 3 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

AR 2218 #78 · Retumbo #78

Substitution

Identical formulation — use same charge weights.

Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

AR 2218Retumbo
ManufacturerADIHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#78#78
Burn categoryMedium-SlowMagnum Rifle
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temperature sensitivityLowModerate
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityLimitedCommon
StatusActiveActive

Shared cartridges

PowderAR 2218 in full PowderRetumbo in full HubCompare another pair

FAQs

Can I substitute AR 2218 for Retumbo?
Identical formulation — use same charge weights. Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, AR 2218 or Retumbo?
Retumbo is the faster-burning of the two (rank #78 vs #78 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do AR 2218 and Retumbo both load?
Both powders are listed for .300 Remington Ultra Magnum, .30-378 Weatherby Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum.