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Western Powders · Ball

No. 4

Ball powder positioned between No.

Manufacturer
Accurate
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#11
Category
Fast
Temp sensitivity
Moderate
Application
Pistol
Origin
Belgium
Status
Discontinued

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #11 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

9mm Luger.38 Special.45 ACP.40 S&W

By cartridge

9mm Lugeralso used: No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye
.38 Specialalso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
.45 ACPalso used: No. 1, S065, RS10
.40 S&Walso used: Bull's-Eye, Clays, Vihtavuori N320

Similar burn rate

#11RS20Reload Swiss#10TitegroupHodgdon#10Shooters World Action PistolShooters World#10International ClaysHodgdon#10ZipRamshot

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Accurate No. 4 is a medium-fast ball powder for standard pistol loads, bridging between No. 2 and No. 5. Works well in 9mm, .38 Spl, and .45 ACP at mid-range velocities.

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