Is CSB2 good for 12 Gauge?

CSB2 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 CSB2 good for .38 Special?

CSB2 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 CSB2 good for 9mm Luger?

CSB2 is commonly listed for 9mm Luger (burn-rate rank #7). Other powders reloaders use for 9mm Luger include No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

Maxam · Ball

CSB2

Medium-fast Maxam ball powder.

Manufacturer: Maxam
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #7
Category: Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: Spain
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #7 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge, .38 Special, 9mm Luger

By cartridge

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

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

9mm Luger also used: No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye

Similar burn rate

#7ClaysHodgdon #7BA9Vectan #7Winchester 452AAWinchester #7e3Alliant #6IMR Hi-Skor 700XIMR

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Maxam CSB2 is a Spanish ball powder for standard 12-gauge target and competition loads, and medium pistol loads. Part of the Maxam competition powder series.

ChartSee it on the burn-rate spectrum BrowseEvery powder, ranked by burn rate

Sources & provenance

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