Description
Accurate 2495 is a versatile propellant powder, renowned for its medium burn rate, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of rifle calibers. Its application is best suited for medium to large rifle cartridges, where precision and consistency are paramount. The physical form of Accurate 2495 is an extruded grain, which can present some challenges in metering. However, with proper equipment calibration, reloaders can achieve consistent charges with minimal variance. This propellant is noted for its excellent temperature stability, ensuring reliable performance across diverse environmental conditions. Popular calibers for Accurate 2495 include 308 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield, where it delivers optimal ballistic performance. During load development, handloaders should consider starting at lower charges and gradually increasing to find the sweet spot for each specific rifle. The primary advantage of using Accurate 2495 lies in its finely-tuned balance of energy and pressure, providing shooter confidence in accuracy and precision in each round.
Specifications
Burn Rate
4 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.900 g/cm³
Density
1.500 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Accurate 2495
Verified load data combinations using Accurate 2495.
.17 Rem.
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr
.17 Rem.
Impala Bullets .172 | 20gr | Impala LWHV LS 20gr
.17 Rem.
Impala Bullets .172 | 22gr | Impala LW CFN 22gr
.17 Rem.
Lehigh Defense .172 | 20gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 21gr | Peregrine VLR-4 21gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 22gr | Peregrine VLR-5 22gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr
.20 BR
Barnes .204 | 20gr | Barnes Varminator HP FB 20gr
.20 BR
Barnes .204 | 26gr | Barnes Varmint Grenade FB 26gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 35gr | Berger FB Varmint 35gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 40gr | Berger Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 24gr | Hornady NTX 24gr
Subsonic Loads — Accurate 2495
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Accurate 2495.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
Community Loads — Accurate 2495
Sample load data calculated with Accurate 2495.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 | 147gr | CamPro FMJ BT | 22.0 | 40.3 | 2.76 | 56.0 | 40,596 (67%) | 2595 | |
| .308 | 147gr | CamPro FMJ BT | 22.0 | 40.3 | 2.88 | 56.0 | 37,768 (63%) | 2556 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 27.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 59,538 (99%) | 2549 | |
| .308 | 147gr | CamPro FMJ BT | 22.0 | 40.3 | 2.89 | 56.0 | 37,521 (62%) | 2549 | |
| .308 | 175gr | Lapua ScenarL | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.89 | 56.0 | 48,834 (81%) | 2497 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.88 | 56.0 | 50,937 (85%) | 2454 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 49,414 (82%) | 2375 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.88 | 56.0 | 43,874 (73%) | 2356 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.88 | 56.0 | 43,511 (72%) | 2352 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.76 | 56.0 | 41,582 (69%) | 2306 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.76 | 56.0 | 41,278 (69%) | 2303 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 43,685 (73%) | 2290 | |
| .308 | 185gr | Lapua Scenar | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.88 | 56.0 | 38,348 (64%) | 2267 | |
| .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 34.5 | 50,981 (98%) | 2513 |
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