Description
Shooters World Auto Pistol is a versatile, fast-burning propellant powder specifically engineered for handgun and pistol cartridges. With a burn rate equivalent to 7.2, it offers efficient energy delivery that suits a range of light to moderately high-pressure loads. The powder's physical form consists of spherical granules known for their excellent metering properties, ensuring precise charge weights and consistent performance across different loads. Auto Pistol demonstrates remarkable temperature stability, providing consistent velocities and pressures across a broad range of environmental conditions. This characteristic makes it particularly reliable for target shooting and competitive scenarios. It pairs exceptionally well with popular calibers such as 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, delivering reliable ignition and uniform velocity. For load development, Auto Pistol offers a wide safety margin, allowing handloaders to fine-tune loads to achieve optimal performance. Its consistent burn characteristic and ease of use make it a favored choice among precision reloaders seeking dependable and repeatable results.
Specifications
Burn Rate
7.4 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.950 g/cm³
Density
1.590 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Subsonic Loads — Shooters World Auto Pistol
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Shooters World Auto Pistol.
.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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