Description
AR 2206H, produced by ADI, stands as a versatile medium burn rate powder, ideally suited for a wide range of rifle applications. Its burn rate, classified with a value of 2.8, fits neatly between fast and slow powders, allowing for flexibility in load development. AR 2206H's short-cut granules facilitate smooth metering through powder measures, minimizing variance and supporting precision in load consistency. Renowned for its temperature stability, this powder maintains reliable performance across diverse climatic conditions, a critical factor for consistent shot placement. Reloaders commonly pair AR 2206H with calibers such as .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield, offering outstanding versatility for both target shooting and hunting. Load development with AR 2206H benefits from its predictable pressure curves, yet careful attention is always paramount to adhere to maximum load recommendations. Overall, AR 2206H's balanced properties make it a favored choice among experienced handloaders seeking reliable, repeatable results across multiple rifle platforms.
Specifications
Burn Rate
4.8 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.920 g/cm³
Density
1.620 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 AR 2206H
Verified load data combinations using ADI AR 2206H.
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 35gr | Berger FB Varmint 35gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 40gr | Berger Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX 40gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Sierra .204 | 36gr | Sierra Spitzer (SPT) 36gr
.20 BR
Sierra .204 | 39gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing 39gr
.20 BR
Speer .204 | 39gr | Speer TNT 39gr
.20 Nosler
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.204 Ruger
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.204 Ruger
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.22 ARC
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX BT 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger OTM Tactical 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target 80gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target 80.5gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 69gr | Hornady ELD-VT 69gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 70gr | Hornady CX 70gr
Subsonic Loads — ADI AR 2206H
Verified subsonic load data combinations using ADI AR 2206H.
.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
.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
Community Loads — ADI AR 2206H
Sample load data calculated with ADI AR 2206H.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.35 | 43.5 | 48,921 (83%) | 3428 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | 32.7 | 2.35 | 43.5 | 47,616 (81%) | 3402 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.35 | 43.5 | 47,079 (80%) | 3392 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | 32.0 | 2.35 | 43.5 | 44,817 (76%) | 3340 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | 29.5 | 2.35 | 43.5 | 35,897 (61%) | 3107 | |
| .224 | 63gr | Sierra SP SemiSp | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 28.8 | 54,085 (98%) | 3054 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Sierra SBT GameKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.0 | 46,137 (84%) | 3045 | |
| .224 | 73gr | Hornady ELD Match | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.33 | 30.1 | 58,363 (106%) | 2835 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.48 | 30.0 | 60,133 (109%) | 2621 | |
| .277 | 130gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.29 | 67.0 | 55,796 (89%) | 2959 | |
| .277 | 145gr | Hornady ELD-X | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.29 | 67.0 | 56,230 (90%) | 2808 | |
| .308 | 160gr | Hornady FTX L1.14 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.55 | 45.0 | 42,279 (91%) | 2182 | |
| .308 | 160gr | Hornady FTX L1.14 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.55 | 45.0 | 41,437 (89%) | 2169 | |
| .308 | 168gr | Hornady A-MAX | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 53,185 (88%) | 2546 | |
| .284 | 162gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.87 | 55.0 | 54,737 (91%) | 2487 | |
| .284 | 162gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.87 | 55.0 | 47,195 (78%) | 2375 | |
| .366 | 220gr | Atomic 29 HP | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.29 | 75.0 | 55,564 (98%) | 2635 |
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