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RUAG Ammotec · Extruded

203-B

Classic Norma extruded rifle powder in the H4895 burn rate range.

Manufacturer
Norma
Grain shape
Extruded
Burn rank
#58
Category
Medium
Temp sensitivity
Application
Rifle
Origin
Sweden
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #58 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

.22 Savage Hi-Power, .22-250 Remington, .220 Swift, .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .338 Winchester Magnum, .338-06 A-Square, .35 Whelen, .358 Norma Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum, .375 Weatherby Magnum, .378 Weatherby Magnum, .416 Remington Magnum, .416 Rigby, .460 Weatherby Magnum, .470 Nitro Express, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x50mm Arisaka, 6.5x55mm Swedish, 6mm BR Norma, 6XC

By cartridge

Similar burn rate

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Limited
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

Norma 203-B is a medium-slow extruded powder bridging the gap between N140-equivalent and MRP-equivalent, covering .30-06 standard loads and 7mm Rem Mag with lighter bullets. Used in European hunting and target applications.

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Sources & provenance