Description
RS 14 by Reload Swiss is a fast-burning propellant powder predominantly designed for handgun loads but is also suitable for specific cases in light rifle cartridges. This fine-grain extruded powder offers superior metering properties, ensuring consistent charge weights through progressive or single-stage reloading presses. A key advantage is its remarkable temperature stability, a characteristic that provides dependable performance across diverse environmental conditions. RS 14 excels in maintaining consistent velocities and pressures, making it an attractive choice for precision handloaders. Popular caliber pairings include 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, and .38 Special for handguns, while it can also be utilized effectively in small rifle calibers such as .223 Remington under the right conditions. The powder's versatility requires careful load development, considering the specific ballistics of each firearm. With its reliable ignition characteristics, RS 14 stands out for those seeking precise control over their ammunition's performance, backed by Reload Swiss's reputation for high-quality, Swiss-made powders.
Specifications
Burn Rate
8.4 (Fast)
Bulk Density
0.316 g/cm³
Density
1.600 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 — ReloadSwiss RS 14
Verified load data combinations using ReloadSwiss RS 14.
.17 Ackley Bee
Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr
.17 Ackley Bee
Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr
.17 Ackley Bee
Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr
.17 Ackley Bee
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr
.17 Ackley Bee
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr
.17 Ackley Bee
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SOLR-SR,- smax:6.90 19gr
.17 Ackley Bee
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SB-SR,- smax:7.00 19gr
.17 HMR
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 HMR
Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr
.17 HMR
Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr
.17 HMR
Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr
.17 HMR
Impala Bullets .172 | 22gr | Impala LW CFN 22gr
.17 HMR
Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr
.17 HMR
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr
.17 HMR
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr
.17 HMR
Peregrine .172 | 21gr | Peregrine VLR-4 21gr
.17 HMR
Peregrine .172 | 22gr | Peregrine VLR-5 22gr
.17 HMR
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SB-SR,- smax:7.00 19gr
Subsonic Loads — ReloadSwiss RS 14
Verified subsonic load data combinations using ReloadSwiss RS 14.
.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
Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
Community Loads — ReloadSwiss RS 14
Sample load data calculated with ReloadSwiss RS 14.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 | 150gr | Hornady SP | 23.6 | 12.0 | 2.76 | 45.0 | 31,180 (67%) | 1519 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Sellier & Bellot SPCE | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.60 | 45.0 | 30,851 (66%) | 1493 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Norma Semi Soft Point | 23.6 | 11.0 | 2.55 | 45.0 | 29,402 (63%) | 1467 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Sellier & Bellot SPCE | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.60 | 45.0 | 29,321 (63%) | 1467 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Hornady ECX | 23.6 | 10.3 | 2.60 | 45.0 | 29,176 (63%) | 1437 | |
| .308 | 155gr | Sierra HPBT Palma MK | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.2 | 37,173 (62%) | 1650 | |
| .308 | 155gr | Sierra HPBT Palma MK | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.78 | 56.2 | 33,823 (56%) | 1617 | |
| .308 | 168gr | RWS Scorion HPBT-Match | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 35,839 (60%) | 1604 | |
| .308 | 168gr | RWS Scorion HPBT-Match | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 34,534 (57%) | 1581 | |
| .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic | 17.7 | ••.• | 2.62 | 54.7 | 25,469 (42%) | 1191 | |
| .38 | 240gr | Rim Rock RNFP?FB 3LG Top Shelf | 29.5 | ••.• | 2.56 | 53.0 | 25,560 (73%) | 1299 | |
| .379 | 255gr | ACME RNFP COATED BLACK | 29.5 | ••.• | 2.56 | 53.0 | 26,945 (77%) | 1270 | |
| .379 | 255gr | ACME RNFP COATED BLACK | 29.5 | ••.• | 2.56 | 53.0 | 25,611 (74%) | 1247 | |
| .379 | 250gr | LEE Mold C379-250-1R | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.51 | 52.0 | 25,730 (74%) | 1247 | |
| .379 | 255gr | ACME RNFP COATED BLACK | 29.5 | ••.• | 2.56 | 53.0 | 25,295 (73%) | 1240 | |
| .458 | 300gr | H&N TC H | 33.9 | ••.• | 2.52 | 79.0 | 26,722 (84%) | 1496 | |
| .458 | 300gr | H&N TC H | 33.9 | ••.• | 2.69 | 79.0 | 26,169 (82%) | 1483 | |
| .458 | 300gr | H&N TC H | 33.9 | ••.• | 2.52 | 79.0 | 24,722 (77%) | 1457 |
Community Subsonic Loads — ReloadSwiss RS 14
Sample load data calculated with ReloadSwiss RS 14.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .357 | 158gr | H&N KS HS | 20.0 | ••.• | 1.59 | 25.6 | 11,327 (26%) | 981 | |
| .355 | 147gr | Hornady XTP | 7.0 | ••.• | 1.59 | 25.6 | 18,462 (42%) | 955 | |
| .357 | 158gr | MAGTECH FMJ FLAT | 7.0 | ••.• | 1.59 | 25.6 | 18,553 (43%) | 942 | |
| .357 | 158gr | H&N HP HS | 20.0 | ••.• | 1.52 | 23.1 | 9,776 (45%) | 925 | |
| .427 | 220gr | Frontier PH HPFB | 20.0 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 18,817 (46%) | 1106 | |
| .427 | 200gr | CamPro FCP TC | 7.5 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 15,069 (37%) | 997 | |
| .430 | 240gr | Hornady SWC | 8.3 | ••.• | 1.59 | 39.5 | 16,602 (41%) | 968 | |
| .430 | 240gr | Hornady SWC | 8.3 | ••.• | 1.59 | 39.5 | 16,018 (39%) | 958 | |
| .430 | 240gr | Hornady SWC | 8.3 | ••.• | 1.59 | 39.5 | 15,357 (38%) | 945 | |
| .429 | 240gr | H&N HP HS | 7.5 | ••.• | 1.61 | 37.8 | 18,434 (45%) | 938 | |
| .429 | 240gr | H&N HP HS | 7.5 | ••.• | 1.61 | 38.0 | 15,534 (38%) | 915 | |
| .429 | 240gr | H&N HP HS | 7.9 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 15,275 (38%) | 909 | |
| .429 | 240gr | H&N HP HS | 7.7 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 13,909 (34%) | 892 | |
| .429 | 240gr | H&N KS HS | 5.9 | ••.• | 1.60 | 38.7 | 16,157 (40%) | 889 | |
| .429 | 240gr | CamPro TC | 7.5 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 12,879 (32%) | 850 | |
| .429 | 240gr | H&N HP HS | 7.7 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 13,474 (33%) | 846 | |
| .429 | 240gr | H&N HP HS | 7.7 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 13,082 (32%) | 840 | |
| .427 | 200gr | CamPro FCP TC | 7.5 | ••.• | 1.59 | 33.5 | 11,531 (80%) | 879 |
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