Is AS good for 12 Gauge?

AS is commonly listed for 12 Gauge (burn-rate rank #12). Other powders reloaders use for 12 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is AS good for .38 Special?

AS is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #12). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is AS good for .45 ACP?

AS is commonly listed for .45 ACP (burn-rate rank #12). Other powders reloaders use for .45 ACP include No. 1, N310, S065. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

Vectan · Flake

AS

Versatile Vectan flake powder covering the Unique application zone.

Manufacturer: Vectan
Grain shape: Flake
Burn rank: #12
Category: Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: France
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #12 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge, .38 Special, .45 ACP, 9mm Luger

By cartridge

12 Gauge also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

.38 Special also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

.45 ACP also used: No. 1, N310, S065

9mm Luger also used: No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye

Similar burn rate

#12Green DotAlliant #12N330Vihtavuori #12S121Somchem #12CSB3Maxam #11RS20Reload Swiss

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Vectan AS is a French flake powder positioned in the medium pistol/shotgun range, comparable to Alliant Unique. Used throughout Europe for a wide variety of pistol calibers and 12-gauge field loads.

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Sources & provenance

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