Description
Accurate 5744 is a fast-burning rifle powder that serves versatile applications, particularly well-suited for reduced loads in a wide array of rifle calibers. Known for its double-base and extruded form, 5744 exhibits excellent metering properties, providing consistent and reliable performance in reloading processes. Its formulation ensures low temperature sensitivity, maintaining stable performance across varied environmental conditions, which is an advantage for the precision shooter. Accurate 5744 is particularly popular among reloaders working with larger calibers often used in vintage cartridges and black powder rifle substitutes, such as the 45-70 Government and 50-90 Sharps. The powder's unique burn rate allows for reduced recoil loads, making it an appealing choice for shooters seeking a gentler recoil impulse without compromising accuracy. When developing loads, handloaders appreciate the powder's broad versatility and compatibility with both cast bullets and jacketed bullets, providing a crucial flexibility in its application.
Specifications
Burn Rate
6.4 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.920 g/cm³
Density
1.570 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 5744
Verified load data combinations using Accurate 5744.
.20 VarTag
Impala Bullets .204 | 30gr | Impala LWHV LS 30gr
.20 VarTag
Lehigh Defense .204 | 28gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 28gr
.20 VarTag
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler Varmageddon HP 32gr
.20 VarTag
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip RN 32gr
.20 VarTag
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free 32gr
.20 VarTag
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 32gr
.20 VarTag
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler Varmageddon 32gr
.20 VarTag
Peregrine .204 | 34gr | Peregrine VLR-4 34gr
.22 ARC (bolt action)
Sierra .224 | 40gr | Sierra SP HORNET 40gr
.22 PPC USA
Cutting Edge .224 | 40gr | CutEdge FBH 40gr
.22 PPC USA
Speer .224 | 30gr | Speer TNT Green 30gr
.222 Rem.
Barnes .224 | 36gr | Barnes Varmint Grenade FB 36gr
.222 Rem.
Barnes .224 | 40gr | Barnes Varminator HP FB 40gr
.222 Rem.
Barnes .224 | 40gr | Barnes VLC 40gr
.222 Rem.
Barnes .224 | 45gr | Barnes TSX BT 45gr
.222 Rem.
Barnes .224 | 45gr | Barnes BND SPIT-FIRE 45gr
.222 Rem.
Berger .224 | 40gr | Berger FB Varmint 40gr
.222 Rem.
Cutting Edge .224 | 40gr | CutEdge FBH 40gr
Subsonic Loads — Accurate 5744
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Accurate 5744.
.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
.300 AAC Blackout
Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr
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