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Benchmark vs LT-32

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Benchmark #52 · LT-32 #61

Substitution

Similar burn rate in small varmint cases; charge weights within 3%.

Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

BenchmarkLT-32
ManufacturerHodgdonAccurate
Burn-rate rank#52#61
Burn categoryMediumMedium-Slow
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesNo
US availabilityCommonModerate
StatusActiveActive

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FAQs

Can I substitute Benchmark for LT-32?
Similar burn rate in small varmint cases; charge weights within 3%. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, Benchmark or LT-32?
Benchmark is the faster-burning of the two (rank #52 vs #61 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do Benchmark and LT-32 both load?
Both powders are listed for .223 Remington, 6mm Creedmoor.
PowderBenchmark in fullPowderLT-32 in full