Thread: Is RL17 the new Unicorn?

Anyone know if this stuff still exists, or it's simply a mythical product condemned to the world of hard to get products..

I think there is a shipment due this month as I'm waiting for some RL 26

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Oh goodie. Will that be for a number of suppliers or do you know of a particular store is getting some?

That's was from the importer who will then supply retailers.
Best to put your name down at your local that sells RL powders

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It might have a twin sister of another brand. Bofors makes the powder for Norma, Alliant etc and some are the same except for slight variations between batches

That's a good idea. Will do.

I'll have some for sale end of Oct if none arrives in the country.

Thanks Jason, it's a shame I'm in Auckland!

Most powders are scarce and thankfully most powders have alternatives so alls not lost in your case 2225 2217 2209 and superformance all for sale here and their palmerston north had good stocks of random alliant powders

Someone send me a PM asking that I notify them re rl 26. The post is about rl 17 which I do have but no rl 26, also have superfragelistic. Anyway about mid Oct when in back in the north isle.

Hi Tim, I have sent you a PM


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RL16 is supposed to be similar to RL17 but RL16 is more temperature stable and was supposed to be an improvement is what I'm led to believe?

So RL16 should be similar to 17, although doesn't help your cause as most are holding onto their stashes.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

It might have a twin sister of another brand. Bofors makes the powder for Norma, Alliant etc and some are the same except for slight variations between batches

Bofors make RL-22 (it is THE powder used in Swedish Military 6.5x55mm)

Reload Swiss makes RL-17, and sell it as RS60. This is THE powder used in Swiss Military GP11 7.5x55mm.


From an old (2013).. Guns & Ammo article:-

RL22 = Norma MRP
RL19 = Norma 204
RL15 = Norma 203
RL25 = MRP2

I use RL 22 for my 300WM so when I saw it suggested MRP was the same I did some research. A) can I buy it and B) is it the same.

No and not really - close but different. Read info on long range forum from kiwi kid s https://www.longrangehunting.com/thr...ma-mrp.204962/

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...9?bof=LAVvvFXu