Is RS20 good for .38 Special?

RS20 is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #11). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is RS20 good for .45 ACP?

RS20 is commonly listed for .45 ACP (burn-rate rank #11). Other powders reloaders use for .45 ACP include No. 1, N310, S065. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is RS20 good for 9mm Luger?

RS20 is commonly listed for 9mm Luger (burn-rate rank #11). Other powders reloaders use for 9mm Luger include No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Reload Swiss · Ball

RS20

Medium-fast ball pistol powder.

Manufacturer: Reload Swiss
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #11
Category: Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: Switzerland
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #11 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

.38 Special, .45 ACP, 9mm Luger, .40 S&W

By cartridge

.38 Special also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

.45 ACP also used: No. 1, N310, S065

9mm Luger also used: No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye

.40 S&W also used: Bull's-Eye, Clays, Vihtavuori N320

Similar burn rate

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Supply & handling

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

About this powder

RS20 is a Swiss precision ball powder for medium-range pistol loads. Swiss manufacture ensures exceptional quality and consistency across lots. Limited but growing US availability.

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Sources & provenance

Manufacturer Reload Swiss — Reload Swiss — published load/burn-rate data