Maxam CSB 2

Handgun

Burn Rate: 7.2 (Medium-Fast)

Description

Maxam's CSB 2 propellant powder boasts a medium-fast burn rate of 8.7, making it an exemplary choice for reloading a wide range of pistol calibers. It is specifically tailored for handgun applications, offering versatile performance across various bullet weights and configurations. The powder exhibits a spherical grain form that ensures smooth metering through standard reloading equipment, facilitating consistent charge weights for precise handloads. CSB 2 demonstrates excellent temperature stability, maintaining consistent pressures and velocities under varied environmental conditions, which is a critical factor for accuracy-focused reloaders. This powder is particularly compatible with popular calibers such as 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, offering a reliable and efficient option for both target shooting and practical applications. During load development, CSB 2 provides a forgiving pressure curve, allowing for incremental adjustments to achieve optimal ballistic performance. Its reputable manufacturing by Maxam delivers quality assurance and reliability, appealing to handloaders seeking performance consistency and dependability in their reloads.

Specifications

Burn Rate

7.2 (Medium-Fast)

Bulk Density

0.560 g/cm³

Density

1.550 g/cm³

Temperature Sensitivity

Low

Suitable Substitutes

Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):

SNPE Vectan A0

VECTAN · Burn Rate: 7.2

Hodgdon CFE Pistol

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 7.2

Vihtavuori 3N37

Vihtavuori · Burn Rate: 7.2

Alliant BE-86

Alliant Powder · Burn Rate: 7.2

Hodgdon Longshot

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 7

Shooters World Major Pistol

Shooters World · Burn Rate: 7

Standard Loads — Maxam CSB 2

Verified load data combinations using Maxam CSB 2.

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.30 Super Carry

Berry's .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose 71gr

231 loads

41 powders

.30 Super Carry

CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr

246 loads

44 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS 71gr

195 loads

32 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr

211 loads

42 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .311 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr

207 loads

38 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC KB Match 90gr

143 loads

31 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC 90gr

129 loads

25 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC KB Match 100gr

262 loads

48 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN F 100gr

232 loads

42 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N WC HS Match 100gr

134 loads

26 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN HS 100gr

236 loads

43 powders

.30 Super Carry

Hornady .312 | 60gr | Hornady XTP 60gr

144 loads

23 powders

.30 Super Carry

Hornady .311 | 71gr | Hornady FMJ RN 71gr

160 loads

27 powders

.30 Super Carry

Hornady .314 | 90gr | Hornady SWC 90gr

219 loads

39 powders

.30 Super Carry

Hornady .312 | 100gr | Hornady XTP 100gr

273 loads

45 powders

.30 Super Carry

Lapua .314 | 98gr | Lapua Lead Wadcutter 98gr

246 loads

41 powders

.30 Super Carry

LEE .314 | 90gr | LEE Mold 314-090-SWC 90gr

215 loads

38 powders

.30 Super Carry

LEE .311 | 93gr | LEE Mold 311-093-1R 93gr

198 loads

37 powders

Subsonic Loads — Maxam CSB 2

Verified subsonic load data combinations using Maxam CSB 2.

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.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr

1039 loads

162 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr

981 loads

157 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

734 loads

133 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr

827 loads

139 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr

923 loads

151 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr

802 loads

136 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr

3347 loads

257 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr

833 loads

129 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr

709 loads

124 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr

14 loads

3 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr

3323 loads

257 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr

678 loads

110 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr

775 loads

134 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr

336 loads

62 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

428 loads

79 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr

427 loads

72 powders

Community Subsonic Loads — Maxam CSB 2

Sample load data calculated with Maxam CSB 2.

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Cartridge	Bullet	Barrel (in)	Charge (gr)	OAL (in)	Case Volume (GoW)	Max. Pressure (psi)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.45 ACP	.452 \| 200gr \| LOS SWC	6.0	5.5	1.28	25.0	15,432 (82%)	955

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