Maxam CSB 3

Handgun

Burn Rate: 8.2 (Fast)

Description

Maxam CSB 3 is a propellant powder that exhibits a medium burn rate with a burn rate value of 8.8, making it ideally suited for handgun and pistol loads. Its primary applications are found within the field of pistol cartridges, efficiently powering calibers such as 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, and .38 Special. The physical form of CSB 3 is a consistent, fine-grained powder, which ensures excellent metering properties and ease of use, especially in progressive reloading presses. Temperature stability is a noteworthy characteristic of CSB 3, maintaining reliable performance across a wide range of environmental conditions, an advantage for those whose shooting activities span different climates. In load development, it offers flexibility and consistency, crucial for developing repeatable, accurate loads. Reloaders appreciate this powder for its low residue production, leaving firearm barrels significantly cleaner compared to some other propellants. Maxam's reputation for quality and innovation is well-regarded within the handloading community, making CSB 3 a trusted choice for those seeking dependable performance for their handgun reloading needs.

Specifications

Burn Rate

8.2 (Fast)

Bulk Density

0.530 g/cm³

Density

1.600 g/cm³

Temperature Sensitivity

Low

Suitable Substitutes

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

Hodgdon TrailBoss

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 8.2

Lovex S020

Lovex · Burn Rate: 8

Vihtavuori N330

Vihtavuori · Burn Rate: 8

SNPE Vectan A1

VECTAN · Burn Rate: 8

Accurate No. 5

Accurate Powders · Burn Rate: 8

Ramshot True Blue

Ramshot · Burn Rate: 8

Standard Loads — Maxam CSB 3

Verified load data combinations using Maxam CSB 3.

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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 90gr

129 loads

25 powders

.30 Super Carry

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

143 loads

31 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 HS 100gr

236 loads

43 powders

.30 Super Carry

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

232 loads

42 powders

.30 Super Carry

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

58 loads

10 powders

.30 Super Carry

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

134 loads

26 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

Subsonic Loads — Maxam CSB 3

Verified subsonic load data combinations using Maxam CSB 3.

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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 3

Sample load data calculated with Maxam CSB 3.

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Cartridge	Bullet	Barrel (in)	Charge (gr)	OAL (in)	Case Volume (GoW)	Max. Pressure (psi)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.40 S&W	.400 \| 200gr \| CamPro TC	4.0	4.3	1.14	21.5	22,945 (70%)	846

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