Description
Accurate No. 9 is a double-base, spherical propellant powder designed primarily for pistol and magnum revolver cartridges. It features a relatively fast burn rate, classified within the medium-fast spectrum, which allows it to effectively optimize high-pressure handgun loads where great power and velocity are required. This powder is particularly well-known for applications in magnum revolvers and larger pistol calibers such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .454 Casull, offering excellent performance and controlled, consistent burn characteristics. The spherical physical form of No. 9 ensures excellent metering properties, making it an ideal choice for high-volume reloaders who value precision and efficiency in their load development. The powder demonstrates reliable temperature stability, maintaining its performance in varied environmental conditions, which is a significant advantage when consistency and safety are paramount. For handloaders, Accurate No. 9 presents the advantage of being a versatile powder capable of providing both high velocities and exceptional shot-to-shot consistency. Its capacity to perform well under different temperatures and pressures makes load development a more predictable and satisfying process.
Specifications
Burn Rate
7 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.976 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 No. 9
Verified load data combinations using Accurate No. 9.
Subsonic Loads — Accurate No. 9
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Accurate No. 9.
.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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