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Somchem · Ball

S243

Medium-slow Somchem ball rifle powder.

Manufacturer
Somchem
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#55
Category
Medium
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Rifle
Origin
South Africa
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #55 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

.308 Winchester.30-06 Springfield.270 Winchester

By cartridge

.308 Winchesteralso used: Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230, A1
.30-06 Springfieldalso used: Winchester 748, N530, 5744
.270 Winchesteralso used: Reload Swiss RS60, Winchester 760, Power Pro 4000-MR

Similar burn rate

#55Reload Swiss RS60Reload Swiss#55Winchester 760Winchester#55Alliant AR-CompAlliant#55LT-30Accurate#55AR 2208ADI

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Somchem S243 is a South African medium rifle ball powder positioned in the .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor burn rate zone. Very limited US availability.

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Sources & provenance

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