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Somchem · Ball

MS200

Somchem military specification ball powder.

Manufacturer
Somchem
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#48
Category
Medium
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Rifle
Origin
South Africa
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #48 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

.308 Winchester.30-06 Springfield.223 Remington

By cartridge

.308 Winchesteralso used: Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230, A1
.30-06 Springfieldalso used: Winchester 748, N530, 5744
.223 Remingtonalso used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0

Similar burn rate

#48H205Hodgdon#48Reload Swiss RS50Reload Swiss#48Shooters World Match RifleShooters World#48Reloader 7Alliant#48Accurate 2520Accurate

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Somchem MS200 is a South African medium-speed rifle ball powder for .308 Win and similar cartridges. MS designation suggests medium speed. Very limited US market availability.

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Sources & provenance

  • ManufacturerSomchem — Somchem — published load/burn-rate data