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Somchem · Ball

S135

Medium-fast Somchem rifle ball powder.

Manufacturer
Somchem
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#44
Category
Medium
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Rifle
Origin
South Africa
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #44 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

.223 Remington.308 Winchester5.56x45mm NATO

By cartridge

.223 Remingtonalso used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0
.308 Winchesteralso used: Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230, A1
5.56x45mm NATOalso used: Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle

Similar burn rate

#44A1Vectan#44Winchester 748Winchester#44Vectan A1Nobel Sport#44N120Vihtavuori#44Ramshot TACRamshot

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Somchem S135 is a South African medium-fast rifle ball powder for .308 Win and similar cartridges. South African military and competition standard. Minimal US distribution.

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Sources & provenance

  • ManufacturerSomchem — Somchem — published load/burn-rate data