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Accurate 1680

Purpose-designed for small-capacity rifle cases and subsonic applications.

Also known as AA1680
Manufacturer
Accurate
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#31
Category
Pistol Slow
Temp sensitivity
Moderate
Application
Rifle
Origin
Belgium
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #31 on the burn-rate scale · Pistol Slow

Typical cartridges

7.62x39mm Soviet, .22 Hornet, .221 Remington Fireball, .300 AAC Blackout

By cartridge

Similar burn rate

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Accurate 1680 is a fast-burning ball powder for small-capacity rifle cases. Particularly popular with 7.62x39 (AK-pattern) reloaders and .22 Hornet, where its ball shape meters precisely from progressive press measures. Low temperature sensitivity is a plus for hunters.

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Sources & provenance