Is BA10 good for 12 Gauge?

BA10 is commonly listed for 12 Gauge (burn-rate rank #3). Other powders reloaders use for 12 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, Vectan BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is BA10 good for .38 Special?

BA10 is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #3). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, No. 2. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is BA10 good for 20 Gauge?

BA10 is commonly listed for 20 Gauge (burn-rate rank #3). Other powders reloaders use for 20 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, Vectan BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

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 Gauge, .38 Special, 20 Gauge

By cartridge

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

.38 Special also used: No. 1, CSB1, No. 2

20 Gauge also used: No. 1, CSB1, Vectan BA10

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

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