Description
Zip by Ramshot is a versatile handgun powder known for its fast burn rate, rated at 8.3, making it an ideal choice for a variety of pistol calibers. The powder exhibits excellent metering properties due to its small spherical shape, allowing for precise charge weights in progressive loading machines. Reloaders appreciate its consistent performance and low recoil impulse, contributing to improved shooting comfort and accuracy. Zip is temperature stable, making it reliable across diverse environmental conditions, a vital trait when maintaining shot-to-shot consistency. This powder is particularly well-suited for calibers such as 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, and .38 Special, where its fast ignition properties are leveraged fully. Load development with Zip should focus on its clean-burning characteristics, which reduce barrel wear and fouling. Ramshot's reputation for quality ensures experienced reloaders can rely on Zip to deliver repeatable, efficient results in competitive shooting and recreational plinking alike, underscoring its utility in both beginner and expert reloading setups.
Specifications
Burn Rate
8.4 (Fast)
Bulk Density
0.775 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):
Standard Loads — Ramshot Zip
Verified load data combinations using Ramshot Zip.
Subsonic Loads — Ramshot Zip
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Ramshot Zip.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 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.
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
.300 AAC Blackout
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
Community Subsonic Loads — Ramshot Zip
Sample load data calculated with Ramshot Zip.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .356 | 125gr | ACME RN NLG GREEN | 3.3 | 4.5 | 1.13 | 13.8 | 31,415 (92%) | 1033 | |
| .356 | 125gr | ACME RN NLG GREEN | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.13 | 13.8 | 28,587 (84%) | 997 | |
| .356 | 125gr | ACME RN NLG GREEN | 3.3 | 4.2 | 1.11 | 13.8 | 28,819 (85%) | 994 | |
| .356 | 147gr | ACME FP-NLG | 4.9 | ••.• | 1.11 | 13.8 | 26,963 (79%) | 899 | |
| .356 | 147gr | ACME FP-NLG | 3.3 | ••.• | 1.12 | 13.8 | 31,386 (92%) | 886 | |
| .356 | 147gr | ACME FP-NLG | 3.3 | ••.• | 1.13 | 13.8 | 30,618 (90%) | 879 | |
| .356 | 147gr | ACME FP-NLG | 3.3 | ••.• | 1.15 | 13.8 | 27,876 (82%) | 866 | |
| .356 | 147gr | ACME FP-NLG | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.11 | 13.8 | 23,888 (70%) | 863 | |
| .356 | 147gr | ACME FP-NLG | 3.3 | ••.• | 1.13 | 13.8 | 26,731 (78%) | 843 | |
| .357 | 160gr | ACME RN COATED | 3.3 | ••.• | 1.17 | 13.8 | 30,864 (91%) | 823 |
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