Is Ramshot True Blue good for .38 Special?

Ramshot True Blue is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #15). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Ramshot True Blue good for .45 ACP?

Ramshot True Blue is commonly listed for .45 ACP (burn-rate rank #15). Other powders reloaders use for .45 ACP include No. 1, N310, S065. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Ramshot True Blue good for 9mm Luger?

Ramshot True Blue is commonly listed for 9mm Luger (burn-rate rank #15). Other powders reloaders use for 9mm Luger include No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Western Powders · Ball

Ramshot True Blue

Medium-fast ball pistol powder bridging the target and medium-power pistol range.

Also known as True Blue

Manufacturer: Ramshot
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #15
Category: Pistol Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: Belgium
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

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Rank #15 on the burn-rate scale · Pistol Fast

Typical cartridges

.38 Special, .45 ACP, 9mm Luger, .357 Magnum

By cartridge

.38 Special also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

.45 ACP also used: No. 1, N310, S065

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

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

Similar burn rate

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Supply & handling

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

About this powder

True Blue is a versatile medium-fast ball powder that handles a wide range of pistol cartridges from .38 Spl through 10mm Auto. Its consistent metering and clean burn make it popular with IPSC and IDPA competitors loading for minor and major power factor.

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