What can I substitute for Accurate 2520?

Substitutes listed for Accurate 2520: H380. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is Accurate 2520 good for .223 Remington?

Accurate 2520 is commonly listed for .223 Remington (burn-rate rank #48). Other powders reloaders use for .223 Remington include Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Accurate 2520 good for .243 Winchester?

Accurate 2520 is commonly listed for .243 Winchester (burn-rate rank #48). Other powders reloaders use for .243 Winchester include N530, RS52, Norma 201. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Accurate 2520 good for .30-06 Springfield?

Accurate 2520 is commonly listed for .30-06 Springfield (burn-rate rank #48). Other powders reloaders use for .30-06 Springfield include N110, Winchester 748, N530. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Western Powders · Ball

Accurate 2520

Accurate's medium ball powder optimized for the .308 Win service rifle cartridge.

Also known as AA2520

Manufacturer: Accurate
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #48
Category: Rifle Medium
Temp sensitivity: Moderate
Application: Rifle
Origin: Belgium
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #48 on the burn-rate scale · Rifle Medium

Typical cartridges

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

Substitutes

Listed substitutions with charge guidance. Always start at published minimums and work up.

H380 · Hodgdon Community

Comparable burn rate in .308 Win applications. Standard workup required.

By cartridge

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

.243 Winchester also used: N530, RS52, Norma 201

.30-06 Springfield also used: N110, Winchester 748, N530

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

Similar burn rate

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Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Accurate 2520 is the ball-powder equivalent of Hodgdon Varget in its burn rate, designed for .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, and similar medium cases. Its ball shape excels in progressive press loading while delivering accuracy on par with extruded options.

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