Description
Alliant Powder's Reloder-16 is a versatile rifle propellant with a medium burn rate, ideal for handloaders seeking consistent performance across various calibers. This powder is distinguished by its optimum physical form, consisting of uniformly shaped grains that enhance metering properties, crucial for precise load development. Designed with modern temperature stability technology, Reloder-16 delivers reliable performance across a broad range of weather conditions, significantly reducing shot-to-shot variation due to ambient temperature changes. This stability makes it particularly advantageous for competitive shooting and hunting applications. Reloder-16 is exceptionally well-suited for medium to large calibers like the 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield, providing excellent velocity potential and accuracy. Reloaders will appreciate its forgiving nature during the load development process, offering a generous load window while maintaining pressure safety margins. With Alliant Powder's respected reputation within the handloading community, handloaders can trust Reloder-16 to offer advantageous consistency and performance, making it a preferred choice for those aiming to maximize ballistic performance and reliability.
Specifications
Burn Rate
2.6 (Medium-Slow)
Bulk Density
0.896 g/cm³
Density
1.610 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Alliant Reloder-16
Verified load data combinations using Alliant Reloder-16.
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.22 ARC
Sierra .224 | 90gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKinging 90gr
.22 ARC (bolt action)
Sierra .224 | 88gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing 88gr
.22 ARC (bolt action)
Sierra .224 | 90gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKinging 90gr
.22 BR Rem.
Berger .224 | 82gr | Berger LTB 82gr
.22 BR Rem.
Lapua .224 | 77gr | Lapua ScenarL 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
A-Square .224 | 72gr | A-Square e 72gr
.22 Creedmoor
Armscor .224 | 62gr | Armscor FMJ BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 50gr | Barnes X S 50gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 50gr | Barnes Solid Spitz 50gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 50gr | Barnes TSX BT 50gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 50gr | Barnes XLC S 50gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .204 | 50gr | Barnes Varminator HP FB 50gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 50gr | Barnes VLC S 50gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 50gr | Barnes Varmint Grenade FB 50gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 52gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 52gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 53gr | Barnes XLC S 53gr
Subsonic Loads — Alliant Reloder-16
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Alliant Reloder-16.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.308 Win.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
Community Loads — Alliant Reloder-16
Sample load data calculated with Alliant Reloder-16.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 50.0 | 61,888 (95%) | 3458 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.60 | 52.0 | 55,232 (85%) | 3360 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.67 | 51.1 | 66,688 (103%) | 3323 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD Match | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.67 | 51.1 | 64,716 (100%) | 3294 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD Match | 21.0 | ••.• | 2.68 | 51.3 | 66,558 (102%) | 3284 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 22.0 | 40.0 | 2.70 | 50.0 | 51,242 (79%) | 3271 | |
| .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target | 22.0 | 41.0 | 2.63 | 52.0 | 59,374 (91%) | 3215 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.54 | 50.0 | 48,544 (75%) | 3209 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 22.0 | 38.9 | 2.70 | 50.0 | 47,297 (73%) | 3189 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 21.0 | ••.• | 2.50 | 50.0 | 49,269 (76%) | 3186 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 21.0 | ••.• | 2.54 | 50.0 | 48,544 (75%) | 3169 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 21.0 | ••.• | 2.60 | 50.0 | 47,398 (73%) | 3150 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.69 | 50.0 | 64,223 (99%) | 2992 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.69 | 50.0 | 64,223 (99%) | 2992 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.69 | 50.0 | 61,728 (95%) | 2959 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.69 | 50.0 | 57,058 (88%) | 2887 | |
| .224 | 70gr | Hammer Hammer Hunter | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 37.1 | 37,782 (69%) | 2792 | |
| .224 | 60gr | Nosler Partition | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.13 | 54.7 | 48,907 (77%) | 3435 |
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