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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.300 WSM.338 Lapua Magnum.375 H&H Magnum7mm STW.300 H&H Magnum

By cartridge

.300 Winchester Magnumalso used: Superperformance, N560, Norma 204
.300 WSMalso used: Alliant Reloader 16, Reloader 17, IMR 4955
.338 Lapua Magnumalso used: S365, AR 2217, N570
.375 H&H Magnumalso used: Norma MRP, Tubal 7000, S365
7mm STWalso used: N570, Reloader 25, Reloader 26
.300 H&H Magnumalso used: Reloader 19, H4831, IMR 4831

Similar burn rate

#70AR 2213SCADI#70Vihtavuori N160Vihtavuori#70IMR 4831IMR#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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