Is Vectan BA10 good for 12 Gauge?

Vectan BA10 is commonly listed for 12 Gauge (burn-rate rank #3). Other powders reloaders use for 12 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Vectan BA10 good for 20 Gauge?

Vectan BA10 is commonly listed for 20 Gauge (burn-rate rank #3). Other powders reloaders use for 20 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Vectan BA10 good for 28 Gauge?

Vectan BA10 is commonly listed for 28 Gauge (burn-rate rank #3). Other powders reloaders use for 28 Gauge include N310, Red Dot, Clays. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Vectan · Ball

Vectan BA10

Fastest Vectan powder and the benchmark for light target shotshell loads.

Also known as Vectan BA10

Manufacturer: Nobel Sport
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #3
Category: Pistol Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Shotgun
Origin: France
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #3 on the burn-rate scale · Pistol Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge, 20 Gauge, 28 Gauge

By cartridge

12 Gauge also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

20 Gauge also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

28 Gauge also used: N310, Red Dot, Clays

Similar burn rate

#3No. 1Accurate #3CSB1Maxam #3BA10Vectan #3No. 2Accurate #4TiteWadHodgdon

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Vectan BA10 is a fast-burning French ball powder primarily used in 12-gauge target loads. Part of the Nobel Sport/Vectan product line widely used in European competition shooting. Limited US availability.

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Sources & provenance

Manufacturer Nobel Sport — Nobel Sport — published load/burn-rate data