Vectan · Ball

A0

Vectan's fast rifle ball powder.

Manufacturer
Vectan
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#39
Category
Medium-Fast
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Rifle
Origin
France
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

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Rank #39 on the burn-rate scale · Medium-Fast

Typical cartridges

By cartridge

Similar burn rate

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Vectan A0 is a French ball powder positioned at the magnum pistol/fast rifle transition, similar to H110 in application. Used for .44 Mag and .357 Mag at maximum performance and small rifle cases.

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Sources & provenance

  • ManufacturerVectan — Vectan — published load/burn-rate data