Reload Swiss RS20 – Pistol Single Base Powder

Use

RS20 was developed many years ago for the Swiss Army for the 9 mm pistol cartridge. Since then, the powder has proven itself in many pistol calibers. RS20 has so far been offered in Switzerland by various arms dealers.

 

Common calibers

• 9 mm Luger
• .38 Special
• .40 S&W
• 7.62 x 25 Tokarev
• 7.65 Parabellum

Packaging

500 g can + 4 kg drum

Powder Type

The RS20 is a porous, extruded flake powder based on nitrocellulose.

Safety life

The propellant powder can be safely used for up to 10 years if stored appropriately.

Test tolerances

The lot to lot tolerance is:

V5 ±12 m/s
PMAX ±250 bar

Characteristics

Heat of explosion	approx. 4,100 J/g
Bulk density	approx. 670 g/l
Length x Width	approx. 1.1 x 1.1 mm
Thickness	approx. 0.3 mm