Is CSRB1 good for 5.56x45mm NATO?

CSRB1 is commonly listed for 5.56x45mm NATO (burn-rate rank #46). Other powders reloaders use for 5.56x45mm NATO include Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is CSRB1 good for .223 Remington?

CSRB1 is commonly listed for .223 Remington (burn-rate rank #46). Other powders reloaders use for .223 Remington include Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is CSRB1 good for .308 Winchester?

CSRB1 is commonly listed for .308 Winchester (burn-rate rank #46). Other powders reloaders use for .308 Winchester include N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

Maxam · Ball

CSRB1

Maxam's fast ball rifle powder.

Manufacturer: Maxam
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #46
Category: Medium
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Rifle
Origin: Spain
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #46 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester

By cartridge

5.56x45mm NATO also used: Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle

.223 Remington also used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0

.308 Winchester also used: N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230

Similar burn rate

#46N530Vihtavuori #45CFE BLKHodgdon #475744Accurate #47LeverevolutionHodgdon #47IMR 8208 XBRIMR

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Maxam CSRB1 is a fast Spanish rifle ball powder for .223 Rem and similar applications. Part of the CSRB (Competition Shotgun/Rifle Ball) series from Maxam.

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Sources & provenance

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