Is Vectan SP2 good for .38 Special?

Vectan SP2 is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #16). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Vectan SP2 good for 9mm Luger?

Vectan SP2 is commonly listed for 9mm Luger (burn-rate rank #16). Other powders reloaders use for 9mm Luger include No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Vectan SP2 good for .357 Magnum?

Vectan SP2 is commonly listed for .357 Magnum (burn-rate rank #16). Other powders reloaders use for .357 Magnum include N310, Vihtavuori N320, Titegroup. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Vectan · Ball

Vectan SP2

Medium-speed ball pistol powder.

Also known as Vectan SP2

Manufacturer: Nobel Sport
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #16
Category: Pistol Medium
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: France
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #16 on the burn-rate scale · Pistol Medium

Typical cartridges

.38 Special, 9mm Luger, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W

By cartridge

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

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

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

.40 S&W also used: Bull's-Eye, Clays, Vihtavuori N320

Similar burn rate

#16SP2Vectan #15Ramshot True BlueRamshot #15RS24Reload Swiss #15CFE PistolHodgdon #15Lovex D060.5Lovex

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Vectan SP2 is a medium-fast French ball powder for standard to slightly elevated pistol velocities. Used extensively in European competition shooting for loads that bridge minor and major power factor.

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Sources & provenance

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