Description
Alliant Reloder-23 is a slow-burning rifle powder designed for precision shooting and high-performance loads. This slow burn rate powder is particularly well-suited for magnum rifle cartridges, offering reliable and consistent performance in cartridges like the .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, and other large-caliber, high-pressure rounds. Reloder-23 is an extruded powder, ensuring consistent metering and uniform charge weights, which is critical for achieving optimal accuracy with every shot. A standout feature of Reloder-23 is its advanced temperature stability. This allows for consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures, minimizing the effects of extreme cold or heat on velocity and pressure. Such stability enhances repeatability and accuracy for long-range precision shooting. Handloaders will appreciate the powder's consistent lot-to-lot uniformity and Alliant's reputation for high-quality manufacturing standards. When developing loads with Reloder-23, shooters should refer to credible load data sources to ensure safe and effective load configurations. This powder excels in delivering superior ballistic performance while maintaining manageable pressures, making it a favorite among dedicated rifle reloaders.
Specifications
Burn Rate
1.6 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.900 g/cm³
Density
1.620 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-23
Verified load data combinations using Alliant Reloder-23.
.22 Creedmoor
A-Square .224 | 72gr | A-Square e 72gr
.22 Creedmoor
Armscor .224 | 62gr | Armscor FMJ BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TAC-X 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TSX BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TTSX BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 65gr | Barnes LRX BT 65gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 69gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 69gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 70gr | Barnes TAC-X 70gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 70gr | Barnes TSX BT 70gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX BT 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 78gr | Barnes TSX BT 78gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 85gr | Barnes Match Burner 85gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 60gr | Berger FBHP 60gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 60gr | Berger FB Varmint 60gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 62gr | Berger Varmint 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 64gr | Berger Varmint 64gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 69gr | Berger BT Target 69gr
Subsonic Loads — Alliant Reloder-23
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Alliant Reloder-23.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 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.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.308 Win.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.308 Win.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
6.5 Creedmoor
Lehigh Defense .264 | 130gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 130gr
Community Loads — Alliant Reloder-23
Sample load data calculated with Alliant Reloder-23.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target | 22.0 | 45.0 | 2.63 | 52.0 | 58,576 (90%) | 3192 | |
| .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target | 22.0 | 44.0 | 2.63 | 52.0 | 54,266 (83%) | 3127 | |
| .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target | 22.0 | 43.0 | 2.63 | 52.0 | 50,312 (77%) | 3064 | |
| .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 50.9 | 48,225 (74%) | 2943 | |
| .243 | 87gr | Hornady V-MAX | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.67 | 54.0 | 45,629 (76%) | 2927 | |
| .257 | 117gr | Hornady SST InterLock | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.83 | 52.0 | 43,497 (70%) | 2713 | |
| .257 | 135gr | Berger LRH Target | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.83 | 51.5 | 31,966 (52%) | 2336 | |
| .257 | 110gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.93 | 58.2 | 49,559 (96%) | 2927 | |
| .257 | 110gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.93 | 58.2 | 46,311 (90%) | 2871 | |
| .257 | 110gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.93 | 58.2 | 43,236 (84%) | 2808 | |
| .257 | 110gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.93 | 58.2 | 40,422 (79%) | 2749 | |
| .277 | 130gr | Swift Scirocco | 24.4 | ••.• | 2.82 | 81.8 | 55,435 (87%) | 3127 | |
| .284 | 160gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.52 | 97.0 | 62,352 (96%) | 3077 | |
| .284 | 150gr | Nosler AccuBond | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.33 | 74.0 | 49,124 (76%) | 2904 | |
| .284 | 160gr | Nosler AccuBond | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.33 | 74.0 | 52,605 (81%) | 2756 | |
| .308 | 180gr | Nosler AccuBond | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.60 | 68.2 | 45,020 (77%) | 2595 | |
| .308 | 180gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.67 | 112.5 | 64,875 (100%) | 2992 | |
| .308 | 180gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.67 | 112.5 | 59,132 (91%) | 2949 |
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