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Western Powders · Ball

2495

Classic Accurate ball rifle powder in the Varget burn rate range.

Manufacturer
Accurate
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#52
Category
Medium
Temp sensitivity
Moderate
Application
Rifle
Origin
Belgium
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #52 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

.308 Winchester.30-06 Springfield.243 Winchester.223 Remington

By cartridge

.308 Winchesteralso used: Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230, A1
.30-06 Springfieldalso used: Winchester 748, N530, 5744
.243 Winchesteralso used: N530, Accurate 2520, RS52
.223 Remingtonalso used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0

Similar burn rate

#52H322Hodgdon#52BenchmarkHodgdon#52Reloader 10xAlliant#53H335Hodgdon#53AR 2207ADI

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Moderate
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

Accurate 2495 bridges the 2230 and 2520 burn rates, making it versatile for .223 Rem with heavy bullets, 6mm PPC, and .308 Win light loads. Its ball shape provides consistent metering for high-volume reloading.

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