
Description
Ultimate Pistol by Shooters World is a pistol-specific propellant with a medium burn rate of 8.6, offering reloaders a balanced option for a variety of handgun cartridges. The powder is ideally suited for both full-power and mid-range loads in calibers such as 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, providing consistent performance across these popular choices. Its physical form consists of small, spherical granules that contribute to excellent metering in progressive and single-stage reload operations, ensuring uniform charge weights with each round. Ultimate Pistol is engineered to maintain stability across differing environmental temperatures, minimizing velocity variations even under extreme conditions. This stability enhances its appeal for competition shooters and those requiring reliable performance in varied climates. Handloaders will appreciate its versatility, producing optimal pressure and velocity profiles while maintaining manageable recoil. For those fine-tuning loads, Ultimate Pistol offers predictable, repeatable results, contributing to enhanced accuracy and tight groupings. Shooters World enjoys a strong reputation among reloaders for offering high-quality, cost-effective reloading components.
Specifications
Burn Rate
8 (Fast)
Bulk Density
0.907 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):
Standard Loads — Shooters World Ultimate Pistol
Verified load data combinations using Shooters World Ultimate Pistol.
Subsonic Loads — Shooters World Ultimate Pistol
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Shooters World Ultimate Pistol.
.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
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