Description
RP30, produced by Bofors, is a versatile rifle propellant featuring a medium-slow burn rate that aligns closely with reloaders seeking optimal performance in larger calibers. Its extruded physical form ensures consistency, although careful attention during metering is advisable for precision-grade loads. Renowned for its temperature stability, RP30 excels in maintaining optimal ballistics across diverse environmental conditions, making it a preferred choice among experienced handloaders targeting long-range performance. This powder is exceptionally well-suited for popular calibers such as .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and magnum-class rifle cartridges, offering a balanced pressure curve and impressive velocity potential. During load development, proper consideration should be given to its energy characteristics and volume capacity to achieve desired performance outcomes safely. Bofors’ reputation within the handloading community further underscores RP30’s reliability and stellar performance attributes. Reloaders benefit from RP30's specific advantages, including consistent ignition properties and effective trajectory management for precise long-distance shooting applications.
Specifications
Burn Rate
0 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.920 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 — Bofors RP30
Verified load data combinations using Bofors RP30.
.22 Creedmoor
Sierra .224 | 95gr | Sierra MatchKing 95gr
.220 Howell
Barnes .224 | 69gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 69gr
.220 Howell
Hornady .224 | 73gr | Hornady ELD Match 73gr
.220 Howell
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X 80gr
.220 Howell
Lehigh Defense .224 | 72gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 72gr
.220 Howell
Nosler .224 | 77gr | Nosler Custom Competition 77gr
.220 Howell
Peregrine .224 | 69gr | Peregrine VLR-5 69gr
.220 Howell
Peregrine .224 | 70gr | Peregrine VRG-3 70gr
.220 Howell
RMR .224 | 75gr | RMR BTHP 3GH 75gr
.220 Howell
RMR .224 | 75gr | RMR BTHP 75gr
.220 Howell
RWS .224 | 74gr | RWS Kegelspitz 74gr
.220 Howell
Sierra .224 | 80gr | Sierra HPBT LR MatchKing 80gr
.220 Howell
Swift .224 | 75gr | Swift Scirocco 75gr
.223 WSSM
Sierra .224 | 90gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKinging 90gr
.240 Weath. Mag.
Geco .243 | 105gr | Geco SOFTPOINT 105gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Berger .243 | 68gr | Berger Target FB 68gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Berger .243 | 105gr | Berger BT 105gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Brenneke .243 | 96gr | Brenneke TOG 96gr
Subsonic Loads — Bofors RP30
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Bofors RP30.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
6.5 Creedmoor
RWS .264 | 159gr | RWS TMR 159gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Berger .308 | 210gr | Berger VLD Target 210gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
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