Is A1 good for 5.56x45mm NATO?

A1 is commonly listed for 5.56x45mm NATO (burn-rate rank #44). Other powders reloaders use for 5.56x45mm NATO include Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is A1 good for .223 Remington?

A1 is commonly listed for .223 Remington (burn-rate rank #44). Other powders reloaders use for .223 Remington include Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is A1 good for .308 Winchester?

A1 is commonly listed for .308 Winchester (burn-rate rank #44). Other powders reloaders use for .308 Winchester include N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Vectan · Ball

A1

Medium-speed Vectan rifle ball powder at the BL-C(2)/H335 burn rate.

Manufacturer: Vectan
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #44
Category: Medium
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Rifle
Origin: France
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #44 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester

By cartridge

5.56x45mm NATO also used: Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle

.223 Remington also used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0

.308 Winchester also used: N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230

Similar burn rate

#44Vectan A1Nobel Sport #44Winchester 748Winchester #44N120Vihtavuori #44Ramshot TACRamshot #44IMR 4007 SSCIMR

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Vectan A1 is a French fast rifle ball powder for .223 Rem and similar small to medium rifle cases. European market powder with specialty US distributor availability.

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Sources & provenance

Manufacturer Vectan — Vectan — published load/burn-rate data