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Reloader 33

RL-33RL33

Ultra-slow burning powder for the largest belted magnum cases.

Manufacturer
Alliant
Grain shape
Extruded
Burn rank
#85
Category
Slow
Temp sensitivity
Moderate
Application
Rifle
Origin
USA
Status
Active

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Rank #85 on the burn-rate scale · Slow

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Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Reloader 33 is one of the slowest-burning standard reloading powders available, reserved for the largest production rifle cartridges and wildcat extreme long-range cases. It shines in .338 Lapua with the heaviest 300+ grain bullets and is used in 50 BMG work by those needing maximum case fill efficiency.

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