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Reload Swiss · Extruded

RS52

Slightly slower than RS50.

Manufacturer
Reload Swiss
Grain shape
Extruded
Burn rank
#50
Category
Medium
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Rifle
Origin
Switzerland
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #50 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

.308 Winchester.30-06 Springfield.243 Winchester

By cartridge

.308 Winchesteralso used: Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230, A1
.30-06 Springfieldalso used: Winchester 748, N530, 5744
.243 Winchesteralso used: N530, Accurate 2520, Norma 201

Similar burn rate

#50N130Vihtavuori#50Norma 201Norma#48H205Hodgdon#48MS200Somchem#48Reload Swiss RS50Reload Swiss

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

RS52 is the Swiss precision alternative to Hodgdon Varget, delivering exceptional lot-to-lot consistency in .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor precision loading. Used by Swiss national shooting team and European precision rifle competitors.

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Sources & provenance

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