Is CSB3 good for 12 Gauge?

CSB3 is commonly listed for 12 Gauge (burn-rate rank #12). Other powders reloaders use for 12 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is CSB3 good for .38 Special?

CSB3 is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #12). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is CSB3 good for 9mm Luger?

CSB3 is commonly listed for 9mm Luger (burn-rate rank #12). 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

CSB3

Medium Maxam ball powder in the Unique application zone.

Manufacturer: Maxam
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #12
Category: Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: Spain
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #12 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge, .38 Special, 9mm Luger, .357 Magnum

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

.357 Magnum also used: N310, Vihtavuori N320, Titegroup

Similar burn rate

#12Green DotAlliant #12N330Vihtavuori #12ASVectan #12S121Somchem #11RS20Reload Swiss

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Maxam CSB3 is a medium-slow Spanish ball powder for heavier pistol loads and 12-gauge field applications. Popular in the European Sporting Clays and competition market.

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Sources & provenance

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