Is BA9.5 good for 12 Gauge?

BA9.5 is commonly listed for 12 Gauge (burn-rate rank #5). Other powders reloaders use for 12 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is BA9.5 good for .38 Special?

BA9.5 is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #5). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is BA9.5 good for 20 Gauge?

BA9.5 is commonly listed for 20 Gauge (burn-rate rank #5). Other powders reloaders use for 20 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

Vectan · Ball

BA9.5

Slightly slower than BA10 with broader caliber coverage.

Manufacturer: Vectan
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #5
Category: Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: France
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #5 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge, .38 Special, 20 Gauge

By cartridge

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

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

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

Similar burn rate

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Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Vectan BA9.5 bridges BA10 and BA9 in the French Vectan/Nobel Sport lineup. Standard pistol loads in 9mm, .38 Spl, and light shotgun applications. European competition staple.

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Sources & provenance

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