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Reloader 26

Temperature-stable slow magnum powder.

Also known as RL-26, RL26, Reloder 26
Manufacturer
Alliant
Grain shape
Extruded
Burn rank
#79
Category
Medium-Slow
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Rifle
Origin
USA
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #79 on the burn-rate scale · Medium-Slow

Typical cartridges

.28 Nosler, .416 Remington Magnum, 7mm PRC, .27 Nosler, 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum, 7mm Backcountry, .338 Remington Ultra Magnum, .300 PRC, .340 Weatherby Magnum, .277 Fury, .26 Nosler, .300 Norma Magnum, .30 Nosler, .300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm STW, 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum, 6.5mm Weatherby RPM, .338 Norma Magnum, .300 Remington Ultra Magnum, .378 Weatherby Magnum, .270 WSM, 7mm Remington Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Weatherby Magnum

Substitutes

Listed substitutions with charge guidance. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Retumbo · Hodgdon Community

Similar burn rate; reduce 3–5% when substituting.

By cartridge

Similar burn rate

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Reloader 26 is positioned between RL-25 and RL-33, designed for large magnums like .338 Lapua and .300 RUM where maximum performance with the heaviest bullets is the goal. Its slow burn rate is essential for building pressure progressively in these massive cases.

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Sources & provenance