Description
Accurate Powders LT-30 is a fast-burning rifle powder with a burn rate comparable to other propellant powders in its category, typically suited for small-caliber cartridges. Known for its fine grain extruded form, LT-30 offers an excellent metering capability, making it a desirable choice for benchrest shooters seeking uniformity and consistency in every load. The powder demonstrates reliable temperature stability, minimizing velocity variations across a wide range of environmental conditions, which is particularly advantageous for reloaders who demand precision in fluctuating temperatures. Its specific application thrives in small and medium-bore cartridges, with popular pairings including calibers such as 6mm PPC and other similar high-accuracy rounds favored in competitive shooting environments. Load development for LT-30 should focus on fine-tuning to achieve optimal pressures and velocities, capitalizing on its consistent ignition properties. Accurate Powders’ LT-30 is esteemed in the reloading community for its ability to produce precision loads, offering handloaders enhanced shot-to-shot repeatability and accuracy.
Specifications
Burn Rate
5.6 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.886 g/cm³
Density
1.560 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 LT-30
Verified load data combinations using Accurate LT-30.
.17 Rem.
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr
.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 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 21gr | Peregrine VLR-4 21gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 22gr | Peregrine VLR-5 22gr
.17 Rem.
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SOLR-SR,- smax:6.90 19gr
.17 Rem.
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SB-SR,- smax:7.00 19gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Impala Bullets .172 | 22gr | Impala LW CFN 22gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Peregrine .172 | 22gr | Peregrine VLR-5 22gr
Subsonic Loads — Accurate LT-30
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Accurate LT-30.
.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.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.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
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.308 Win.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.308 Win.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.308 Win.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
Community Loads — Accurate LT-30
Sample load data calculated with Accurate LT-30.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 52gr | Berger Target FB | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.25 | 27.9 | 49,545 (92%) | 3084 | |
| .224 | 52gr | Berger Target FB | 24.0 | 21.8 | 2.25 | 27.9 | 48,910 (91%) | 3074 | |
| .224 | 52gr | Berger Target FB | 24.0 | 21.7 | 2.25 | 27.9 | 48,274 (90%) | 3064 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Berger Target FB | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.13 | 27.9 | 49,713 (93%) | 2989 | |
| .224 | 52gr | Berger Target FB | 24.0 | 20.7 | 2.25 | 27.9 | 42,266 (79%) | 2949 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Berger Target FB | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.13 | 27.9 | 46,408 (86%) | 2930 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Berger Target FB | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.25 | 27.9 | 42,601 (79%) | 2884 | |
| .358 | 250gr | Speer Hot-Cor | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 44.2 | 35,318 (71%) | 1841 | |
| .358 | 250gr | Speer Hot-Cor | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.50 | 44.2 | 35,563 (71%) | 1732 | |
| .243 | 107gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.38 | 34.5 | 54,726 (88%) | 2428 |
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