
Description
Accurate Powder's No. 7 is a versatile double-base ball powder with a medium burn rate, making it particularly well-suited for high-pressure handgun loads. Its uniform spherical granules ensure it meters exceptionally well, facilitating precise charge weights in progressive reloading equipment. No. 7 is highly favored amongst handloaders for its excellent performance in a variety of pistol calibers, including 9mm Luger, .38 Super, .40 S&W, and 10mm Auto. The powder's formulation offers good temperature stability, maintaining consistent velocities and pressures across a range of environmental conditions. This is crucial for competitive shooters who demand reliable performance in varying climates. When developing loads, its medium burn rate provides increased flexibility, catering to both high-velocity and standard-pressure applications. Reloaders appreciate the balance No. 7 offers between velocity and manageable recoil, making it suitable for both defensive handgun rounds and target practice. Accurate's reputation for producing consistent and clean-burning powders further enhances No. 7's appeal among discerning handloaders seeking optimal performance.
Specifications
Burn Rate
6.8 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.992 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):
Subsonic Loads — Accurate No. 7
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Accurate No. 7.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 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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