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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 Gauge20 Gauge.38 Special

By cartridge

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

Similar burn rate

#5Red DotAlliant#4TiteWadHodgdon#4S065Lovex#4RS10Reload Swiss#4N310Vihtavuori

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

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