Is CSP1 good for .38 Super?

CSP1 is commonly listed for .38 Super (burn-rate rank #19). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Super include Vihtavuori N320, N330, RS24. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is CSP1 good for 9mm Luger?

CSP1 is commonly listed for 9mm Luger (burn-rate rank #19). Other powders reloaders use for 9mm Luger include No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is CSP1 good for .357 Magnum?

CSP1 is commonly listed for .357 Magnum (burn-rate rank #19). Other powders reloaders use for .357 Magnum include N310, Vihtavuori N320, Titegroup. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Maxam · Ball

CSP1

Medium-slow Maxam pistol ball powder.

Manufacturer: Maxam
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #19
Category: Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: Spain
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #19 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

.38 Super, 9mm Luger, .357 Magnum

By cartridge

.38 Super also used: Vihtavuori N320, N330, RS24

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

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

Similar burn rate

#19RS36Reload Swiss #19SP3Vectan #19540Winchester #19Winchester 571Winchester #18HP-38Hodgdon

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Maxam CSP1 is a fast-burning Spanish pistol ball powder for standard pistol loads. The CSP series from Maxam covers the range of pistol applications from light target through competition.

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Sources & provenance

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