Description
RS 36 by Reload Swiss is a versatile rifle propellant characterized by its relatively fast burn rate, positioned at the 3.8 mark on the burn rate chart. This makes it particularly well-suited for small to medium cartridge loads. The propellant is formulated in an extruded grain shape, promoting consistent metering properties and ease of use in progressive reloading equipment. RS 36 is renowned for its exceptional temperature stability, a crucial feature for maintaining performance and safety across diverse environmental conditions. It is commonly paired with calibers such as 7.62x39 and .223 Remington, offering precision and reliability for both competitive shooting and varmint hunting applications. Handloaders will appreciate the minimal load workup needed due to its predictable performance and the extensive load data available from Reload Swiss. The clean-burning formulation reduces barrel fouling, prolonging barrel life and enhancing shooting accuracy. As a product of Reload Swiss, RS 36 carries a reputation for quality and consistency, highly valued in the handloading community.
Specifications
Burn Rate
5.6 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.895 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 36
Verified load data combinations using ReloadSwiss RS 36.
.17 Hornet
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 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 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 — ReloadSwiss RS 36
Verified subsonic load data combinations using ReloadSwiss RS 36.
.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 | 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
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
Community Loads — ReloadSwiss RS 36
Sample load data calculated with ReloadSwiss RS 36.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX | 50.8 | 11.1 | 42.42 | 16.9 | 36,782 (85%) | 3074 | |
| .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX | 40.5 | 11.1 | 42.42 | 16.9 | 36,782 (85%) | 2913 | |
| .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX | 20.0 | 10.6 | 1.72 | 13.7 | 48,617 (91%) | 3196 | |
| .204 | 28gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.23 | 31.0 | 52,547 (89%) | 3904 | |
| .224 | 35gr | Hornady NTX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.10 | 27.9 | 45,571 (85%) | 3553 | |
| .224 | 50gr | Hornady ECX | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.13 | 27.9 | 49,261 (92%) | 3159 | |
| .224 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.13 | 27.9 | 34,882 (65%) | 3150 | |
| .224 | 50gr | Hornady ECX | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.13 | 27.9 | 47,161 (88%) | 3123 | |
| .224 | 52gr | Barnes Match Burner BT | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.10 | 28.6 | 48,109 (90%) | 3114 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.10 | 27.9 | 52,895 (99%) | 3074 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.13 | 27.9 | 51,793 (97%) | 3064 | |
| .224 | 52gr | Hornady BTHP Match | 23.6 | ••.• | 2.13 | 27.9 | 46,340 (86%) | 3061 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.10 | 27.9 | 50,647 (94%) | 3041 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady S SX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.10 | 27.9 | 46,470 (87%) | 3005 | |
| .224 | 50gr | Hornady V-MAX | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.23 | 27.9 | 45,745 (85%) | 3002 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Norma FMJ | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.10 | 27.9 | 47,108 (88%) | 3002 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Lapua Soft Point | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.10 | 27.9 | 46,369 (86%) | 2999 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Speer SP w/C | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.10 | 27.9 | 46,862 (87%) | 2999 |
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