What can I substitute for AR 2209?

Substitutes listed for AR 2209: H4350. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is AR 2209 good for 6.5x47mm Lapua?

AR 2209 is commonly listed for 6.5x47mm Lapua (burn-rate rank #62). Other powders reloaders use for 6.5x47mm Lapua include Vihtavuori N133, N135, N550. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is AR 2209 good for .338-06 A-Square?

AR 2209 is commonly listed for .338-06 A-Square (burn-rate rank #62). Other powders reloaders use for .338-06 A-Square include IMR 3031, 203-B, Norma 202. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is AR 2209 good for 6.5x55mm Swedish?

AR 2209 is commonly listed for 6.5x55mm Swedish (burn-rate rank #62). Other powders reloaders use for 6.5x55mm Swedish include N530, Reload Swiss RS60, IMR 3031. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

ADI · Extruded

AR 2209

The ADI equivalent of Hodgdon H4350.

Also known as ADI AR 2209

Manufacturer: ADI
Grain shape: Extruded
Burn rank: #62
Category: Medium-Slow
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Rifle
Origin: Australia
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #62 on the burn-rate scale · Medium-Slow

Typical cartridges

6.5x47mm Lapua, .338-06 A-Square, 6.5x55mm Swedish, 7mm-08 Remington, .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, 7mm Mauser, .260 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, .270 Winchester

Substitutes

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

H4350 · Hodgdon Published

Equivalent formulation. Cross-referenced in Australian loading manuals. Work up from minimum.

By cartridge

6.5x47mm Lapua also used: Vihtavuori N133, N135, N550

.338-06 A-Square also used: IMR 3031, 203-B, Norma 202

6.5x55mm Swedish also used: N530, Reload Swiss RS60, IMR 3031

7mm-08 Remington also used: IMR 3031, N135, N550

.243 Winchester also used: N530, Accurate 2520, RS52

6.5 Creedmoor also used: IMR 3031, N135, N550

6mm Creedmoor also used: Benchmark, AR 2207, AR 2208

7mm Mauser also used: AR 2208, IMR 3031, N135

.260 Remington also used: Norma 200, IMR 3031, N550

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

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

7mm Remington Magnum also used: Superperformance, D072.5, IMR 4320

Similar burn rate

#62Accurate 4350Accurate #624064Accurate #62IMR 4064IMR #62N540Vihtavuori #62Reload Swiss RS62Reload Swiss

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

ADI AR 2209 is the source powder for Hodgdon H4350 in many production batches. Used extensively in Australian hunting and long-range competition across .270 Win, .30-06, and 6.5 Creedmoor. Imported versions offer identical performance to H4350.

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Sources & provenance

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