Description
CSB 4 by Maxam is a versatile powder with a fast burn rate, ideal for handgun and pistol loads. It is particularly well-suited for rapid cycling semi-automatic pistols and revolvers. The powder's consistent spherical granules ensure excellent metering through most powder measures, contributing to uniform charge weights and predictable performance, which is critical for precision handloading. CSB 4 exhibits low temperature sensitivity, maintaining consistent velocities across a wide range of environmental conditions, a valuable feature for shooters encountering variable climates. It is commonly used in popular calibers such as 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, where its clean-burning characteristics enhance performance and ease barrel maintenance. When developing loads, handloaders should start on the lower end of published data given its fast burn rate, and incrementally adjust to desired performance levels. Maxam, known for stringent quality controls, ensures each batch of CSB 4 meets high standards, bolstering its reputation for reliability among the handloading community.
Specifications
Burn Rate
8.6 (Fast)
Bulk Density
0.520 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):
Standard Loads — Maxam CSB 4
Verified load data combinations using Maxam CSB 4.
.30 Super Carry
Berry's .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose 71gr
.30 Super Carry
CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS 71gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .311 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC KB Match 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN HS 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC F Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC KB Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N WC HS Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN F 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 60gr | Hornady XTP 60gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .311 | 71gr | Hornady FMJ RN 71gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .314 | 90gr | Hornady SWC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 100gr | Hornady XTP 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Lapua .314 | 98gr | Lapua Lead Wadcutter 98gr
.30 Super Carry
LEE .314 | 90gr | LEE Mold 314-090-SWC 90gr
Subsonic Loads — Maxam CSB 4
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Maxam CSB 4.
.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
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