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Reload Swiss · Ball

RS12

Fast ball powder for target shotshell and light pistol applications.

Manufacturer
Reload Swiss
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#6
Category
Fast
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Pistol
Origin
Switzerland
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #6 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge20 Gauge.38 Special.45 ACP

By cartridge

12 Gaugealso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
20 Gaugealso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
.38 Specialalso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
.45 ACPalso used: No. 1, S065, RS10

Similar burn rate

#6IMR Hi-Skor 700XIMR#6700XHodgdon#6S070Lovex#5BA9.5Vectan#5Red DotAlliant

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

RS12 is a Swiss precision ball powder for standard pistol loads. Excellent lot-to-lot consistency from Swiss manufacturer makes it a top choice for European competitive shooters and US importers seeking premium powder quality.

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Sources & provenance

  • ManufacturerReload Swiss — Reload Swiss — published load/burn-rate data