Description
Heavy Pistol by Shooters World is a medium burn rate propellant, ideal for those seeking enhanced performance in handgun and pistol caliber applications. Characterized by its clean-burning attributes, this powder offers superior metering qualities due to its spherical granulation, ensuring consistency in every load. Heavy Pistol exhibits remarkable temperature stability, providing consistent velocities across a wide range of environmental conditions, thereby enhancing reliability for competitive shooting and hunting in varying climates. It is particularly well-suited for popular calibers such as 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum, delivering optimal performance and pressure balance. During load development, reloaders can appreciate its balanced pressure curve, offering ample flexibility in bullet weight and powder charge combinations. Handloaders benefit from the rigorous quality control and trusted reputation of Shooters World, known for producing high-performance propellants. Heavy Pistol provides a trusted foundation for those seeking precision, consistency, and enhanced ballistic performance in their custom loads.
Specifications
Burn Rate
6.4 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.986 g/cm³
Density
1.570 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 — Shooters World Heavy Pistol
Verified load data combinations using Shooters World Heavy Pistol.
Subsonic Loads — Shooters World Heavy Pistol
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Shooters World Heavy 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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