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Vectan · Ball

BA9

Fast ball powder for target shotshell and light pistol.

Manufacturer
Vectan
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#7
Category
Fast
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Pistol
Origin
France
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #7 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge20 Gauge.38 Special.45 ACP

By cartridge

12 Gaugealso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
20 Gaugealso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
.38 Specialalso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
.45 ACPalso used: No. 1, S065, RS10

Similar burn rate

#7Winchester 452AAWinchester#7ClaysHodgdon#7e3Alliant#7CSB2Maxam#6RS12Reload Swiss

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Vectan BA9 is a medium-fast French ball powder for standard pistol loads across the major pistol calibers. Widely used in European IPSC and practical shooting. Equivalent to Winchester 231 in burn rate position.

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Sources & provenance

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