Description
Ramshot Grand is a versatile propellant powder with a medium burn rate, making it highly suitable for a wide range of rifle applications. It is ideally suited for intermediate calibers and performs exceptionally well in 308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and similar cartridges. As a double-base spherical powder, Grand offers excellent metering properties, ensuring consistent charge weights and facilitating easy flow through powder measures. Handloaders will appreciate its temperature stability, as Ramshot has ensured that Grand maintains performance across varying environmental conditions, minimizing velocity fluctuations caused by temperature changes. This stability makes it a reliable choice for competitive shooters and hunters alike. Grand is renowned for its uniformity and clean-burning attributes, which contribute to reduced fouling and consistent shot-to-shot accuracy. Handloaders can confidently develop precision loads, leveraging Grand’s advantageous characteristics for producing high-quality ammunition tailored to their specific needs, supported by Ramshot’s reputation for quality and innovation in propellant manufacturing.
Specifications
Burn Rate
0.4 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.952 g/cm³
Density
1.530 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 — Ramshot Grand
Verified load data combinations using Ramshot Grand.
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 85gr | Barnes Match Burner 85gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 82gr | Berger LTB 82gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target 85.5gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 90gr | Berger VLD LRBT 90gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 90gr | Berger VLD Target 90gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match 88gr
.22 Creedmoor
Nosler .224 | 85gr | Nosler RDF 85gr
.22 Creedmoor
Sierra .224 | 90gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKinging 90gr
.22 Creedmoor
Sierra .224 | 95gr | Sierra MatchKing 95gr
.220 Howell
Barnes .224 | 69gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 69gr
.220 Howell
Hammer .224 | 70gr | Hammer Hunter 70gr
.220 Howell
Hammer .224 | 70gr | Hammer Hammer Hunter 70gr
.220 Howell
Hornady .224 | 73gr | Hornady ELD Match 73gr
.220 Howell
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X 80gr
.220 Howell
Lehigh Defense .224 | 72gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 72gr
.220 Howell
Nosler .224 | 77gr | Nosler Custom Competition 77gr
.220 Howell
Peregrine .224 | 69gr | Peregrine VLR-5 69gr
.220 Howell
Peregrine .224 | 70gr | Peregrine VRG-3 70gr
Subsonic Loads — Ramshot Grand
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Ramshot Grand.
.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 | 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
Nosler .308 | 190gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range 190gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Speer .308 | 190gr | Speer Boat Tail Hollow Point 190gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Swift .308 | 200gr | Swift A-Frame 200gr
Community Loads — Ramshot Grand
Sample load data calculated with Ramshot Grand.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target | 22.0 | 46.0 | 2.65 | 52.0 | 61,917 (95%) | 3202 | |
| .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target | 22.0 | 46.0 | 2.70 | 52.0 | 57,305 (88%) | 3136 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X | 24.0 | 42.0 | 2.70 | 51.0 | 39,610 (61%) | 2913 | |
| .243 | 87gr | Hornady V-MAX | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.67 | 54.0 | 49,269 (82%) | 2966 | |
| .277 | 155gr | Barnes LRX BT | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.86 | 79.5 | 62,874 (99%) | 2979 | |
| .284 | 165gr | Norma Bondstrike | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 101.0 | 58,189 (90%) | 3022 | |
| .284 | 175gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.33 | 72.8 | 53,490 (82%) | 2674 | |
| .308 | 200gr | Swift A-Frame | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.56 | 98.9 | 56,739 (89%) | 2953 | |
| .308 | 165gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 90.5 | 57,450 (92%) | 3091 | |
| .308 | 172gr | Hammer HBC | 25.5 | ••.• | 3.61 | 90.5 | 55,259 (89%) | 3064 | |
| .308 | 165gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 90.5 | 52,156 (84%) | 3061 | |
| .308 | 180gr | Sierra SBT GameKing | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.44 | 89.2 | 55,608 (89%) | 3035 | |
| .308 | 165gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 90.5 | 57,450 (92%) | 3025 | |
| .308 | 190gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 90.5 | 60,081 (96%) | 3012 | |
| .308 | 172gr | Hammer HBC | 25.5 | ••.• | 3.61 | 90.5 | 48,008 (77%) | 2936 | |
| .308 | 165gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 90.5 | 52,156 (84%) | 2933 | |
| .308 | 172gr | Hammer HBC | 25.5 | ••.• | 3.61 | 90.5 | 38,232 (61%) | 2720 | |
| .308 | 165gr | Hornady SST InterLock | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.86 | 81.3 | 59,292 (93%) | 3143 |
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