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Western Powders · Ball

Zip

Very fast Belgian-made ball powder.

Manufacturer
Ramshot
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#10
Category
Fast
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Pistol
Origin
Belgium
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #10 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

9mm Luger.40 S&W.45 ACP.380 ACP

By cartridge

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

Similar burn rate

#10TitegroupHodgdon#10Shooters World Action PistolShooters World#10International ClaysHodgdon#11No. 4Accurate#11RS20Reload Swiss

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Ramshot Zip is a fast-burning ball powder well suited for 9mm, .38 Spl, and .45 ACP at standard target velocities. Part of Western Powders' lineup, it meters well and burns clean, making it a solid choice for high-volume target shooting.

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Sources & provenance