Reload Swiss RS36 – Rifle Single Base Powder

Use

With the RS36 developed in 2015, loads in the range between RS30 and RS40 can now be better optimized. The RS36 has been tuned to the caliber 7.62 x 39, although it can also be used excellently in the field of lever-action rifles.

Common calibers

• 7.62 x 39
• .223 Rem. with light bullets up to 50 gr
• .30 – 30 Win.
• .444 Marlin
• .45 – 70 Govt.

Packaging

1 kg can + 10 kg drum

Powder Type

The RS36 is an extruded 1-hole propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. The surface treatment is done with camphor. This achieves a balanced temperature behavior with moderate pressure at higher temperatures.

Safety Advice

The propellant powder can be safely used for up to 10 years if stored appropriately.

Test tolerances

The lot to lot tolerance is:

V5 ±12 m/s
PMAX ±250 bar

Characteristics

Heat of explosion	approx. 3,950 J/g
Bulk density	approx. 910 g/l
Grain diameter	approx. 0.6 mm
Grain length	approx. 1.2 mm