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Vectan · Ball

BA10

Fastest Vectan powder.

Manufacturer
Vectan
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#3
Category
Fast
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Pistol
Origin
France
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #3 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge20 Gauge.38 Special

By cartridge

12 Gaugealso used: No. 1, CSB1, Vectan BA10
20 Gaugealso used: No. 1, CSB1, Vectan BA10
.38 Specialalso used: No. 1, CSB1, No. 2

Similar burn rate

#3No. 1Accurate#3CSB1Maxam#3No. 2Accurate#3Vectan BA10Nobel Sport#4TiteWadHodgdon

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Vectan BA10 is a fast-burning French ball powder primarily used in 12-gauge target loads. Part of the Nobel Sport/Vectan product line widely used in European competition shooting. Limited US availability.

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Sources & provenance

  • ManufacturerVectan — Vectan — published load/burn-rate data