Description
Reloder-17 from Alliant Powder is a medium burn rate rifle propellant, gaining recognition among experienced handloaders for its versatile applications and excellent performance in a wide range of calibers. Featuring an advanced double-base formulation with its proprietary Nitrochemie technology, it offers enhanced burn consistency and stability. The powder is of a dense, spherical type, providing superior metering properties that facilitate precise, repeatable loads. Reloder-17 excels in applications for calibers such as .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, and 6.5x55mm Swede, offering improved velocities without sacrificing accuracy. Its progressive burn characteristics make it well-suited for modern high-performance cartridges. An outstanding feature of Reloder-17 is its temperature stability, delivering consistent performance across various climatic conditions, which is a critical factor for competitive shooting and hunting. Handloaders can appreciate its ability to achieve high velocities at optimal pressures, offering the potential for both recreational and competitive shooters to fine-tune loads that maximize performance.
Specifications
Burn Rate
3 (Medium-Slow)
Bulk Density
0.965 g/cm³
Density
1.610 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Medium
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Alliant Reloder-17
Verified load data combinations using Alliant Reloder-17.
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 40gr | Berger Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX 40gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Sierra .204 | 39gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing 39gr
.20 BR
Speer .204 | 39gr | Speer TNT 39gr
.20 Nosler
Berger .204 | 40gr | Berger Varmint 40gr
.20 Nosler
Hornady .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX 40gr
.20 Nosler
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.20 Nosler
Nosler .204 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 40gr
.204 Ruger
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.22 ARC
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX BT 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger OTM Tactical 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target 80gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target 80.5gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 70gr | Hornady CX 70gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady Match 75gr
Subsonic Loads — Alliant Reloder-17
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Alliant Reloder-17.
.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 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.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
Community Loads — Alliant Reloder-17
Sample load data calculated with Alliant Reloder-17.
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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 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.61 | 52.0 | 64,867 (100%) | 3648 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.61 | 52.0 | 63,866 (98%) | 3635 | |
| .224 | 62gr | Hornady FMJ | 22.0 | 45.8 | 2.50 | 51.0 | 63,324 (97%) | 3602 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.61 | 52.0 | 64,867 (100%) | 3586 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 22.0 | 43.6 | 2.63 | 52.0 | 60,162 (93%) | 3445 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 22.0 | 43.5 | 2.61 | 52.0 | 60,099 (92%) | 3442 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.61 | 52.0 | 64,867 (100%) | 3337 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.52 | 50.0 | 51,169 (79%) | 3281 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.63 | 52.0 | 60,162 (93%) | 3264 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.60 | 50.0 | 49,559 (76%) | 3251 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.52 | 52.0 | 47,311 (73%) | 3215 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.52 | 52.0 | 46,224 (71%) | 3192 | |
| .224 | 90gr | Hornady A-Tip Match | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 51.0 | 60,880 (94%) | 3071 | |
| .224 | 90gr | Hornady A-Tip Match | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 51.0 | 60,880 (94%) | 2999 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 50.0 | 60,118 (92%) | 2933 | |
| .224 | 60gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 23.0 | ••.• | 2.40 | 45.1 | 48,889 (83%) | 3412 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra MatchKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.51 | 43.5 | 54,972 (94%) | 3333 | |
| .224 | 69gr | Sierra MatchKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.31 | 43.5 | 51,771 (88%) | 3297 |
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