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Western Powders · Ball

No. 1

Fastest Accurate powder.

Manufacturer
Accurate
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#3
Category
Fast
Temp sensitivity
Moderate
Application
Pistol
Origin
Belgium
Status
Discontinued

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #3 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge20 Gauge.38 Special.45 ACP

By cartridge

12 Gaugealso used: BA10, CSB1, Vectan BA10
20 Gaugealso used: BA10, CSB1, Vectan BA10
.38 Specialalso used: BA10, CSB1, No. 2
.45 ACPalso used: S065, RS10, Bull's-Eye

Similar burn rate

#3BA10Vectan#3CSB1Maxam#3No. 2Accurate#3Vectan BA10Nobel Sport#4TiteWadHodgdon

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Accurate No. 1 is a very fast-burning ball powder designed for light pistol and shotgun target loads. Best suited for light .38 Spl wadcutter and similar reduced-velocity applications. Not suitable for magnum or high-velocity loads.

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Sources & provenance