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RUAG Ammotec · Extruded

MRP2

Slower than MRP — Norma's answer to the need for slower magnum powders as larger belted magnums and overbore cartridges grew in popularity.

Manufacturer
Norma
Grain shape
Extruded
Burn rank
#70
Category
Medium-Slow
Temp sensitivity
Moderate
Application
Rifle
Origin
Sweden
Status
Discontinued

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #70 on the burn-rate scale · Medium-Slow

Typical cartridges

.300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm STW, .300 H&H Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 WSM, .375 H&H Magnum

By cartridge

.300 Winchester Magnum also used: N550, Superperformance, N555
7mm STW also used: N570, Reloader 25, Reloader 26
.300 H&H Magnum also used: N550, N560, Norma MRP
.338 Lapua Magnum also used: N560, Norma MRP, Vihtavuori N160
.300 WSM also used: N550, N555, Alliant Reloader 16
.375 H&H Magnum also used: Norma 201, Norma 200, N135

Similar burn rate

#70IMR 4831IMR #70Vihtavuori N160Vihtavuori #70AR 2213SCADI #70RS70Reload Swiss #69H4831SCHodgdon

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Norma MRP2 is the slower companion to MRP, covering ultra-magnum cartridges like .338 Lapua and .375 H&H. Designed for the European market but available through specialty importers for serious long-range shooters who prefer Norma's consistency.

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Sources & provenance