Description
AR 2207, produced by ADI, is a fast-burning rifle powder renowned for its versatility in small caliber applications. Its burn rate is categorized as fast, making it particularly suitable for high-velocity rounds in small rifles. The powder's physical form is a fine-grained extruded structure, which facilitates consistent metering, although care should be taken to ensure precise measurements due to its compact granules. AR 2207 exhibits good temperature stability, allowing it to perform reliably in varied environmental conditions which is crucial for maintaining accuracy and velocity across different climates. This propellant is ideally matched for popular calibers such as 223 Remington and 222 Remington, where its performance optimizes both speed and precision. Load development with AR 2207 should emphasize gradual adjustments due to its fast burn characteristics, providing handloaders with the opportunity to fine-tune for optimal ballistic results. The fast burn rate and reliable performance in small rifles make AR 2207 a favored choice among seasoned reloaders seeking efficient, repeatable results. ADI's reputation for manufacturing high-quality propellants further assures confidence in its use for critical reloading applications.
Specifications
Burn Rate
5.4 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.860 g/cm³
Density
1.580 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 2207
Verified load data combinations using ADI AR 2207.
.17 Ackley Bee
Lehigh Defense .172 | 20gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 20gr
.17 Hornet
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.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.
Lehigh Defense .172 | 20gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 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
Subsonic Loads — ADI AR 2207
Verified subsonic load data combinations using ADI AR 2207.
.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
Community Loads — ADI AR 2207
Sample load data calculated with ADI AR 2207.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 52gr | Speer Hollow Point | 22.0 | 20.3 | 2.10 | 27.9 | 49,342 (92%) | 3110 | |
| .224 | 53gr | Nosler Varmageddon | 23.0 | 21.3 | 2.26 | 30.0 | 50,169 (91%) | 3156 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Sierra SBT GameKing | 22.0 | 21.0 | 2.26 | 30.0 | 46,470 (84%) | 3031 | |
| .308 | 160gr | Hornady FTX L1.14 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.55 | 45.0 | 46,064 (99%) | 2201 | |
| .308 | 160gr | Hornady FTX L1.14 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.55 | 45.0 | 37,217 (80%) | 2077 | |
| .338 | 160gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.82 | 57.5 | 52,968 (88%) | 2621 | |
| .358 | 200gr | Sierra RN Prohunter | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.58 | 57.0 | 66,834 (114%) | 2667 | |
| .358 | 200gr | Hornady InterLock SP-RP | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.72 | 57.0 | 59,538 (101%) | 2575 | |
| .358 | 200gr | Barnes TTSX | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.81 | 57.0 | 61,105 (104%) | 2569 | |
| .243 | 75gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.5 | 53,345 (97%) | 2933 | |
| .243 | 75gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.24 | 28.8 | 49,908 (91%) | 2848 | |
| .243 | 75gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.5 | 46,195 (84%) | 2831 | |
| .243 | 75gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.24 | 28.8 | 46,499 (84%) | 2795 | |
| .243 | 75gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.30 | 28.8 | 44,280 (80%) | 2772 | |
| .243 | 75gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.40 | 28.8 | 44,788 (81%) | 2736 | |
| .243 | 75gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.5 | 38,290 (69%) | 2684 | |
| .243 | 75gr | Sierra VarmintKing | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.5 | 35,389 (64%) | 2628 | |
| .264 | 129gr | Hornady SST InterLock | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.83 | 52.5 | 111,128 (176%) | 3005 |
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