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Reloder Ts 15.5 Smokeless Rifle Powder - Reloder Ts 15.5 8lb Rifle Powder
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SKU: 430101521
Overview
Built for handloaders working with heavier bullets, this smokeless rifle powder is positioned for precision-focused rifle loads rather than general-purpose use. Its intermediate burn speed sits between Reloder 15 and Reloder 16, and the formulation is described as offering strong temperature stability for more consistent velocities across changing conditions. It is noted as a fit for .308 Win. and .223 Rem. heavy-bullet loads, with additional application in 6mm wildcats and a decoppering agent included. For hunters and shooters who want a broad-use powder with consistent lot-to-lot performance, it offers a practical option for load development and field-ready consistency.
Why Hunters Choose the Alliant Powder
Intermediate Burn
Speed between Reloder 15 and
World-class Temperature
Stability for consistent velocities
Loading Heavy
Bullets in .308 Win. and
Contains Decoppering
Agent
Broad Application
Range for multiple handloading uses
Key Features
- Smokeless rifle powder from Alliant Powder’s Reloder line.
- Intermediate burn speed between Reloder 15 and Reloder 16.
- Designed for loading heavy bullets in 308 Win. and 223 Rem.
- Offers superior temperature stability for consistent velocities.
- Contains a decoppering agent.
- Broad application range with excellent lot-to-lot consistency.
Best Used For
- Handloaders building heavy-bullet .308 Win. or .223 Rem. loads
- Shooters seeking consistent velocities across changing temperatures
- Reloaders working with 6mm wildcats and intermediate burn-speed powders
- Users wanting a broad-application rifle powder with lot-to-lot consistency
Specifications
| Application Range | Broad application range |
|---|---|
| Burn Speed | Intermediate burn speed between Reloder 15 and Reloder 16 |
| Contains Decoppering Agent | Yes |
| Enhanced Velocity In | 6mm wildcats versus Reloder 15 |
| Ideal For | Loading heavy bullets in 308 Win. and 223 Rem. |
| Lot To Lot Consistency | Excellent lot-to-lot consistency |
| Package Size | 8 lb |
| Product Type | Smokeless Rifle Powder |
| Temperature Stability | Superior temperature stability |
| Velocity Consistency | Extremely consistent velocities across the temperature spectrum |
Pros
- Intermediate burn speed between Reloder 15 and Reloder 16
- World-class temperature stability for consistent velocities
- Ideal for loading heavy bullets in .308 Win. and .223 Rem.
- Contains a decoppering agent
- Broad application range for multiple handloading uses
- Excellent lot-to-lot consistency
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a rifle powder with an intermediate burn speed between Reloder 15 and Reloder 16, so it may not be the most direct fit if you already have a load tuned around a different burn-rate window.
- The product is described as ideal for heavy bullets in .308 Win. and .223 Rem., which suggests its strongest use case is specific rather than universal across all rifle loads.
- The broad application range is a benefit, but it also means load development is still required to determine whether it suits a particular rifle, bullet, and cartridge combination.
- Supplied here as an 8 lb container, which is practical for frequent handloaders but a larger upfront purchase than smaller package sizes.
Suggested Comparisons
- Smokeless rifle powder for handloading
- Powder for .308 Winchester loads
- Powder for .223 Remington loads
- Reloading components for heavy-bullet rifle cartridges
Suggested Accessories
- Powder measure
- Reloading scale
- Reloading press
- Powder funnel
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of handloads is Reloder TS 15.5 intended for?
The product description says it is ideal for loading heavy bullets, with specific mention of .308 Win. and .223 Rem.
How does Reloder TS 15.5 fit within the Reloder powder line?
It is described as having a new intermediate burn speed between Reloder 15 and Reloder 16.
Is this powder described as temperature stable?
Yes. The source says it offers superior, world-class temperature stability and extremely consistent velocities across the temperature spectrum.
Does the product mention any additives or special features?
Yes. The description says it contains a decoppering agent.
What cartridge applications are specifically mentioned?
The source specifically mentions heavy-bullet loads in .308 Win. and .223 Rem., and says it offers enhanced velocity in 6mm wildcats versus Reloder 15.