Description
AP 70N, manufactured by ADI, is a propellant powder with a medium burn rate of 8.8, making it a versatile choice primarily for handgun and pistol loads. This powder is renowned for its consistent performance in a variety of common pistol calibers such as 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, providing excellent versatility across different platforms. AP 70N exhibits excellent metering properties due to its uniform granule size, which enhances the ease of achieving precise charges during the reloading process. Handloaders will appreciate its reliable performance and accuracy enhancement potential through finely tuned loads. The powder maintains notable temperature stability, minimizing performance variations across diverse environmental conditions. This promotes consistent velocities and pressures irrespective of ambient temperature fluctuations. Load development with AP 70N often results in well-balanced performance between velocity, accuracy, and manageable recoil, making it a favored choice among experienced handloaders aiming for both recreational and competitive shooting applications. ADI is highly regarded within the reloading community for producing premium quality powders, and AP 70N continues to uphold that reputation.
Specifications
Burn Rate
8 (Fast)
Bulk Density
0.655 g/cm³
Density
1.590 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 — ADI AP 70N
Verified load data combinations using ADI AP 70N.
.30 Super Carry
Berry's .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose 71gr
.30 Super Carry
CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS 71gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .311 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC KB Match 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC F Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN HS 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N WC HS Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC KB Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN F 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 60gr | Hornady XTP 60gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .311 | 71gr | Hornady FMJ RN 71gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .314 | 90gr | Hornady SWC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 100gr | Hornady XTP 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Lapua .314 | 98gr | Lapua Lead Wadcutter 98gr
.30 Super Carry
LEE .314 | 90gr | LEE Mold 314-090-SWC 90gr
Subsonic Loads — ADI AP 70N
Verified subsonic load data combinations using ADI AP 70N.
.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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