Description
Baschieri & Pellagri's 109 propellant powder offers a medium-fast burn rate, positioned ideally for handloaders focused on rifle cartridges. Its versatility caters primarily to mid-sized rifle calibers, where the balance of burn speed and pressure becomes essential for maximizing accuracy and performance. The powder's grain structure provides consistent metering properties, allowing precise and uniform powder charges vital for repeated accuracy. With admirable temperature stability, 109 maintains consistent performance across various environmental conditions, a critical factor in ensuring shot-to-shot uniformity in different climates. It excels in calibers like .223 Remington and .308 Winchester, where precision and moderate velocities are crucial. Load development with 109 may require attention to pressure signs and chronographed velocities, ensuring that optimal performance and safety margins are achieved. Handloaders appreciate 109 for its ability to produce consistent and clean-burning loads, reducing fouling and extending barrel life while maintaining peak accuracy. Reported to be dependable within the reloading community, this powder provides an advantage for those seeking reliable performance with meticulous attention to detail.
Specifications
Burn Rate
0 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.970 g/cm³
Density
1.690 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 109
Verified load data combinations using Baschieri & Pellagri 109.
.244 H&H Mag.
Berger .243 | 105gr | Berger BT 105gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Brenneke .243 | 96gr | Brenneke TOG 96gr
.244 H&H Mag.
DTAC .243 | 115gr | DTAC RBT Closed Nose - Boron Nitride 115gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Ferrobull Europe .243 | 77gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 77gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Frontier Bullets .243 | 80gr | Frontier BTSP 80gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Geco .243 | 105gr | Geco SOFTPOINT 105gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Hasler .243 | 90gr | Hasler Hunting 90gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Hornady .243 | 87gr | Hornady V-MAX 87gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Hornady .243 | 90gr | Hornady CX 90gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Hornady .243 | 108gr | Hornady ELD Match 108gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Impala Bullets .243 | 75gr | Impala LW CFN 75gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Impala Bullets .243 | 90gr | Impala RNFP KO 90gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Lapua .243 | 105gr | Lapua Naturalis 90gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Lapua .243 | 90gr | Lapua ScenarL 90gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Lapua .243 | 77gr | Lapua Open Tip 105gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Lehigh Defense .243 | 85gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 85gr
.244 H&H Mag.
MEN .243 | 85gr | MEN SPBT 85gr
.244 H&H Mag.
MEN .243 | 100gr | MEN FMJ 100gr
Subsonic Loads — Baschieri & Pellagri 109
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Baschieri & Pellagri 109.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.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.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
6.5 Creedmoor
RWS .264 | 159gr | RWS TMR 159gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Berger .308 | 210gr | Berger VLD Target 210gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Swift .308 | 200gr | Swift A-Frame 200gr
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