Lindcott Armory Powder head-to-head
Accurate 2520 vs H380
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Comparable burn rate in .308 Win applications. Standard workup required.
Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| Accurate 2520 | H380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Accurate | Hodgdon |
| Burn-rate rank | #48 | #59 |
| Burn category | Rifle Medium | Medium |
| Grain shape | Ball | Ball |
| Temp sensitivity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | Yes | No |
| US availability | Common | Common |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute Accurate 2520 for H380?
- Comparable burn rate in .308 Win applications. Standard workup required. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, Accurate 2520 or H380?
- Accurate 2520 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #48 vs #59 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do Accurate 2520 and H380 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester.