Bofors RP3
Bofors RP3 is an extruded, single-base smokeless reloading powder produced by Bofors, a Swedish propellant manufacturer now part of the EURENCO… Read more about RP3
Burn rate: 0Rifle calibers
Bofors Load Data
Bofors Powders is a specialist manufacturer of high-performance propellant powders for reloading (hunting, sporting and precision applications). According to the parent company EURENCO, the Bofors brand offers extruded powders that deliver excellent flowability, lot-to-lot consistency and advanced “TZ” (temperature-independent) formulations.
The company has its roots in the Swedish site in Karlskoga and is part of the EURENCO Group’s propellants business. Through this structure, Bofors supplies powders which are then distributed under brands such as Norma and Reloader.
From a technical perspective, Bofors Powders emphasizes its long-standing expertise (“more than 100 years”) in energetic materials and claims to manufacture tailored propellants (grain geometry, composition) to optimize pressure curves, velocity and thermal stability.
We have load data for the following Bofors powders:
Bofors RP5
Bofors RP5 is a medium-burning extruded rifle powder developed by Bofors, the well-known Swedish propellant manufacturer now part of the EURENCO… Read more about RP5
Burn rate: 0Rifle calibers
Bofors RP30
Bofors RP30 is a slow-burning, extruded rifle powder developed by Bofors in Sweden, now part of the EURENCO group. Designed for large, high-capacity… Read more about RP30
Burn rate: 0Rifle calibers
Bofors RP7
Bofors RP7 is a fast- to medium-burning extruded rifle powder produced by Bofors in Sweden, now part of the EURENCO group. It was engineered for… Read more about RP7
Burn rate: 0Rifle calibers
Bofors RP15
Bofors RP15 is a medium-slow extruded rifle powder produced by Bofors, the Swedish propellant manufacturer now integrated into the EURENCO group. It… Read more about RP15
Burn rate: 2.5Rifle calibers
Burn rate is a relative scale: lower values burn slower, higher values burn faster.
Sample Bofors load data
A cross-section of calculated Bofors loads from our database, covering different calibers and bullets. Open a powder or caliber to see the full load tables.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
| Caliber | Bullet | Powder | Charge (gr) | Max. pressure (psi) | Muzzle velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X | Bofors RP3 | 43.2 | 53,505 | 2,516 |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | .264 | 147gr | Hornady ELD Match | Bofors RP7 | 39.7 | 62,671 | 2,674 |
| 7 mm PRC | .284 | 175gr | Hornady ELD-X | Bofors RP3 | 57.6 | 65,021 | 2,808 |
| 6.5 PRC | .264 | 143gr | Hornady ELD-X | Bofors RP7 | 49.6 | 63,570 | 2,871 |
| .30-06 Spring. | .308 | 168gr | Barnes TTSX BT | Bofors RP3 | 51.9 | 55,767 | 2,776 |
| .22 Creedmoor | .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target | Bofors RP30 | Available with access license | 41,495 | 2,904 |
| 6.8 Western | .277 | 155gr | Barnes LRX BT | Bofors RP15 | Available with access license | 53,098 | 2,871 |
| .300 Norma Mag. | .308 | 220gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target | Bofors RP5 | Available with access license | 62,120 | 2,854 |
| 6 mm GT | .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target | Bofors RP7 | Available with access license | 60,031 | 2,890 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | .308 | 178gr | Hornady ELD-X | Bofors RP3 | Available with access license | 60,321 | 2,904 |
| 6.5 x 55 Swedish | .264 | 123gr | Lapua Scenar | Bofors RP5 | Available with access license | 46,166 | 2,828 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | .338 | 250gr | Lapua Scenar | Bofors RP30 | Available with access license | 51,866 | 2,733 |
| .270 Win. | .277 | 145gr | Hornady ELD-X | Bofors RP7 | Available with access license | 62,482 | 2,887 |
| 6 mm XC | .243 | 105gr | Berger VLD Target | Bofors RP5 | Available with access license | 46,528 | 2,877 |
| .25 Creedmoor | .257 | 133gr | Berger Elite Hunter | Bofors RP15 | Available with access license | 42,105 | 2,562 |
| .243 Win. | .243 | 80gr | Barnes TTSX BT | Bofors RP5 | Available with access license | 41,901 | 2,989 |
| 8 x 57 IS | .323 | 200gr | Nosler AccuBond | Bofors RP7 | Available with access license | 50,473 | 2,474 |
| 9.3 x 62 | .366 | 270gr | Speer Hot-Cor | Bofors RP7 | Available with access license | 49,139 | 2,349 |
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Popular load data
Looking for a specific cartridge? Browse the most requested calibers loaded with these powders:
- .300 PRC 3,396 loads
- .300 Norma Mag. 3,370 loads
- .300 Rem. Ultra Mag. 3,263 loads
- .30 Nosler 3,197 loads
- .300 Blaser Mag. 3,126 loads
- .300 Weath. Mag. 3,056 loads
- .300 Win. Mag. 2,762 loads
- .308 Norma Mag. 2,746 loads
- .30-378 Weath. Mag. 2,726 loads
- .30 R Blaser 2,363 loads
- .300 WSM 2,316 loads
- 7.5 x 55 Swiss 1,781 loads
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Frequently asked questions about Bofors powders
This page lists 5 Bofors powders with load data: Bofors RP3, Bofors RP5, Bofors RP30, Bofors RP7, Bofors RP15.
Bofors RP3 has the slowest burn rate at 0, and Bofors RP15 the fastest at 2.5. Lower values burn slower.
We hold load data using Bofors powders for 331 calibers. The most common ones are .300 PRC, .300 Norma Mag., .300 Rem. Ultra Mag., .30 Nosler, .300 Blaser Mag., .300 Weath. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., .308 Norma Mag..
None of the Bofors powders in our data is currently flagged for subsonic loads.
Currently 123,355 load records using Bofors powders, spread across 331 calibers.
The values are calculated with an inner-ballistics engine across the full charge range and cross-checked against Bofors product data. They are reference data for experienced handloaders: always start at the minimum charge, work up carefully and cross-check against current published data before firing.