RS20 Pistol Powder
Uses
RS20 was developed many years ago on behalf of the Swiss Army for 9 mm pistol ammunition. Since then, it has proved highly effective in a variety of different pistol calibres. Until now, RS20 has been supplied by various dealers in Switzerland.
Standard calibres
- 9 mm Luger
- .38 Special
- .40 S&W
- 7.62 x 25 Tokarev
- 7.65 Parabellum
Packaging units
500 g can + 4 kg drum
Powder type
RS20 is a porous, extruded flake propellant based on nitrocellulose.
Safe service life
If properly stored, the propellant powder remains safe to use for up to ten years.
Verification tolerances
Batch-to-batch tolerance:
v5 ±12 m/s
pmax ±250 bar
Key characteristics
|
Heat of explosion |
ca. 4.100 J/g |
|
Bulk density |
ca. 670 g/l |
|
Length x width |
ca. 1,1 x 1,1 mm |
| Thickness | ca. 0,3 mm |
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