
Description
Baschieri & Pellagri's 102 Pistol powder is a versatile handgun propellant with a medium-fast burn rate of 9.3, ideal for various pistol applications. This powder is specifically engineered for use in small to medium caliber handgun cartridges, offering optimal performance in calibers such as 9mm Luger, .38 Special, and .45 ACP. It is presented in a fine spherical granule form which ensures smooth and consistent metering during the reloading process, an essential characteristic for achieving precise and repeatable charge weights. 102 Pistol exhibits stable performance across a range of temperatures, thus minimizing the effects of ambient temperature fluctuations on muzzle velocity and accuracy. Handloaders appreciate this powder for its clean-burning properties which help to reduce fouling and extend maintenance intervals. When developing loads, users should consider starting with manufacturer-recommended charge weights and incrementally adjusting for desired ballistics, ensuring to stay within safe pressure limits. This powder's consistent performance and ease of use make it a reliable choice for precision-oriented reloaders seeking to optimize their handgun loading operations.
Specifications
Burn Rate
0 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.540 g/cm³
Density
1.380 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 — Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol
Verified load data combinations using Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol.
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Barnes .224 | 36gr | Barnes Varmint Grenade FB 36gr
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Barnes .224 | 45gr | Barnes BND SPIT-FIRE 45gr
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Barnes .224 | 50gr | Barnes Solid Spitz 50gr
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Fox Bullets .224 | 50gr | Fox Classic Hunter 50gr
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Fox Bullets .224 | 55gr | Fox Classic Hunter 55gr
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Nosler .224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon 35gr
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Peregrine .222 | 48gr | Peregrine VRG-2 48gr
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Prvi Partizan .224 | 55gr | Prvi Partizan FMJ BT 55gr
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Rhino Bullets .224 | 40gr | Rhino Solid Shank 40gr
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RWS .224 | 46gr | RWS VMS 46gr
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RWS .224 | 46gr | RWS TMS 46gr
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Sellier & Bellot .224 | 45gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ 45gr
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Sierra .223 | 40gr | Sierra VarmintKing 40gr
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Sierra .224 | 40gr | Sierra VarmintKing 40gr
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Sierra .223 | 45gr | Sierra VarmintKing 45gr
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Sierra .224 | 45gr | Sierra SP SemiSp 45gr
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Sierra .224 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET 45gr
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Speer .223 | 45gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point 45gr
Subsonic Loads — Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol.
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Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
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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 Subsonic Loads — Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol
Sample load data calculated with Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .357 | 158gr | Fiocchi SJSP | 4.0 | 8.0 | 1.59 | 25.6 | 36,492 (84%) | 1060 | |
| .357 | 140gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator | 3.1 | 7.9 | 1.59 | 25.6 | 29,225 (67%) | 997 | |
| .451 | 230gr | Hornady XTP | 14.0 | ••.• | 1.28 | 25.0 | 15,696 (83%) | 971 |
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