Accurate 2230

Rifle

Burn Rate: 5 (Medium)

Description

Accurate 2230 is a versatile, medium-fast burn rate powder ideal for small to medium rifle calibers. Renowned for its adaptability across various rifle applications, 2230 excels in calibers such as .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO, and .308 Winchester. The spherical, or ball, powder form facilitates smooth metering, providing consistent charge weights critical for precision handloading. With a burn rate score of 2.7, Accurate 2230 strikes a balance that enables efficient burning in semi-automatic and bolt-action firearms alike. This powder maintains reliable performance across a broad range of temperatures, ensuring minimal sensitivity that could affect accuracy or velocity, particularly beneficial for competition shooters and hunters venturing into diverse climates. For load development, the powder's inherent stability allows for fine-tuning towards optimal velocity and accuracy thresholds without drastic pressure fluctuations. Handloaders appreciate Accurate Powders for delivering a high-quality product that supports both efficient loading processes and consistent ballistic performance. Reliable, consistent, and widely accepted in the handloading community, Accurate 2230 remains a favored choice among experienced reloaders.

Specifications

Burn Rate

5 (Medium)

Bulk Density

0.996 g/cm³

Density

1.540 g/cm³

Temperature Sensitivity

Low

Suitable Substitutes

Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):

Hodgdon Benchmark

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 5

Lovex D073.4

Lovex · Burn Rate: 5

Shooters World AR Plus

Shooters World · Burn Rate: 5

ADI Benchmark 8208

ADI · Burn Rate: 4.8

Lovex D073.5

Lovex · Burn Rate: 5.2

SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000

VECTAN · Burn Rate: 4.8

Standard Loads — Accurate 2230

Verified load data combinations using Accurate 2230.

Filter:

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 77gr

568 loads

92 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX BT 77gr

562 loads

86 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Berger .224 | 64gr | Berger Varmint 64gr

580 loads

82 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Berger .224 | 70gr | Berger VLD Target 70gr

560 loads

85 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Berger .224 | 75gr | Berger VLD Target 75gr

601 loads

94 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Hammer .224 | 70gr | Hammer Hammer Hunter 70gr

555 loads

86 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Hammer .224 | 70gr | Hammer Hunter 70gr

458 loads

80 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Hornady .224 | 62gr | Hornady Traditional/FMJ 62gr

561 loads

84 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Hornady .224 | 69gr | Hornady AEROMATCH 69gr

535 loads

86 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Hornady .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT 69gr

557 loads

85 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Hornady .224 | 70gr | Hornady CX 70gr

556 loads

82 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady ELD Match 75gr

554 loads

94 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Nosler .224 | 70gr | Nosler AccuBond 70gr

560 loads

84 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

RMR .224 | 75gr | RMR BTHP 3GH 75gr

594 loads

92 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

RMR .224 | 75gr | RMR BTHP 75gr

547 loads

93 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Swift .224 | 62gr | Swift Scirocco 62gr

536 loads

82 powders

.22 ARC (bolt action)

Virtus .224 | 76gr | Target Virtus 76gr

530 loads

84 powders

.22 BR Rem.

Armscor .224 | 62gr | Armscor FMJ BT 62gr

533 loads

84 powders

Subsonic Loads — Accurate 2230

Verified subsonic load data combinations using Accurate 2230.

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.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr

1039 loads

162 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr

981 loads

157 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

734 loads

133 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr

827 loads

139 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr

923 loads

151 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr

802 loads

136 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr

3347 loads

257 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr

833 loads

129 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr

709 loads

124 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr

14 loads

3 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr

3323 loads

257 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr

678 loads

110 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr

775 loads

134 powders

.308 Win.

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

799 loads

129 powders

.308 Win.

Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr

742 loads

116 powders

.308 Win.

Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr

730 loads

127 powders

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