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 group. RP5 was positioned between the faster RP-series powders and the slower magnum-oriented formulations, making it suitable for versatile mid-capacity cartridges such as .243 Winchester, 6.5×55, .308 Winchester and similar sporting or hunting loads. Shooters appreciated RP5 for its clean burn, consistent pressure behaviour and stable performance across varying temperatures—hallmarks of Bofors’ single-base propellant engineering. Although RP5 is no longer commonly sold under its original label, comparable Bofors-derived powders remain available today under brands such as Norma or Reloader.