Is BA9 good for 12 Gauge?

BA9 is commonly listed for 12 Gauge (burn-rate rank #7). Other powders reloaders use for 12 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is BA9 good for .38 Special?

BA9 is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #7). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is BA9 good for .45 ACP?

BA9 is commonly listed for .45 ACP (burn-rate rank #7). Other powders reloaders use for .45 ACP include No. 1, N310, S065. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

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 Gauge, .38 Special, .45 ACP, 20 Gauge

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

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

Similar burn rate

#7ClaysHodgdon #7Winchester 452AAWinchester #7e3Alliant #7CSB2Maxam #6IMR Hi-Skor 700XIMR

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

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