Description
Alliant Powder's Reloder-7 is a fast-burning rifle propellant renowned for its consistent performance in a variety of small to medium caliber applications. Designed with a double-base formulation, Reloder-7 exhibits a granulated form that facilitates smooth flow and delivers excellent metering properties, making it highly suitable for progressive reloading machines. This powder is particularly well-suited for light bullet loads, often used in cartridges like the .45-70 Government, .223 Remington, and .30-30 Winchester, where its fast burn rate is optimal for achieving peak performance with short-action rifles and carbines. Reloder-7 demonstrates reliable temperature stability, ensuring performance consistency across a range of environmental conditions—an essential factor for reloaders seeking accuracy and dependability. During load development, users should begin with published starting loads and methodically work towards maximum loads, observing pressure indicators to tailor ideal loads for specific firearms. Well-regarded within the handloading community, Alliant Powder continues to deliver products like Reloder-7 that strike a balance between precision, efficiency, and power, making it a staple for reloaders seeking high-quality performance in a versatile powder.
Specifications
Burn Rate
5.6 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.890 g/cm³
Density
1.580 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-7
Verified load data combinations using Alliant Reloder-7.
.17 Rem.
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr
.17 Rem.
Impala Bullets .172 | 20gr | Impala LWHV LS 20gr
.17 Rem.
Impala Bullets .172 | 22gr | Impala LW CFN 22gr
.17 Rem.
Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 21gr | Peregrine VLR-4 21gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 22gr | Peregrine VLR-5 22gr
.17 Rem.
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SB-SR,- smax:7.00 19gr
.17 Rem.
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SOLR-SR,- smax:6.90 19gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr
Subsonic Loads — Alliant Reloder-7
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Alliant Reloder-7.
.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 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.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
.300 AAC Blackout
Nosler .308 | 180gr | Nosler Ballistic Silver Tip 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
Community Loads — Alliant Reloder-7
Sample load data calculated with Alliant Reloder-7.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 78gr | Barnes TSX BT | 24.0 | 21.0 | 2.26 | 32.8 | 52,185 (95%) | 2749 | |
| .308 | 130gr | Speer Hot-Cor | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.55 | 45.0 | 43,568 (94%) | 2428 | |
| .308 | 130gr | Speer Hot-Cor | 18.0 | 30.0 | 2.51 | 45.0 | 42,798 (92%) | 2359 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Speer Hot-Cor | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.55 | 45.0 | 42,295 (91%) | 2234 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Nosler Ballistic Silver Tip | 16.0 | 26.5 | 2.51 | 45.0 | 42,529 (92%) | 2106 | |
| .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 25.1 | 38,708 (76%) | 1604 | |
| .308 | 125gr | Speer TNT | 16.2 | ••.• | 2.26 | 31.0 | 47,065 (82%) | 2241 | |
| .308 | 155gr | Nosler Custom Competition | 16.2 | ••.• | 2.26 | 31.0 | 55,013 (96%) | 2037 | |
| .308 | 168gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 16.2 | ••.• | 2.26 | 31.0 | 55,259 (96%) | 1903 | |
| .458 | 350gr | Hornady InterLock FP | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.55 | 79.0 | 30,139 (94%) | 1837 | |
| .458 | 260gr | CutEdge HG | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.60 | 100.0 | 51,256 (82%) | 2887 | |
| .458 | 500gr | Speer TBBC | 10.5 | ••.• | 2.24 | 62.5 | 33,161 (95%) | 1230 | |
| .458 | 500gr | Speer TBBC | 10.5 | ••.• | 2.24 | 62.5 | 31,884 (91%) | 1214 | |
| .224 | 55gr | CutEdge MTAC | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.0 | 61,815 (99%) | 3173 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Speer TNT | 8.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 28.8 | 57,914 (93%) | 2402 | |
| .308 | 125gr | X-TREME FMJ | 16.5 | ••.• | 2.19 | 35.6 | 39,707 (77%) | 2211 |
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