SNPE Vectan A1

Handgun

Burn Rate: 8 (Fast)

Description

VECTAN A1 is a fast-burning propellant powder designed specifically for handgun and pistol applications, where rapid pressure development and consistent performance are critical. Its burn rate is categorized as fast, making it ideally suited for calibers like 9mm Luger, 38 Special, and 45 ACP, where it delivers excellent velocity and clean burning characteristics. The powder's small grain size facilitates smooth metering through a variety of reloading equipment, ensuring precise and repeatable charges that are essential for maintaining uniformity in handloads. VECTAN A1 exhibits impressive temperature stability, providing performance reliable enough for shooters to achieve consistent outcomes in various environmental conditions. This stability minimizes the need for frequent load adjustments when shooting in diverse climates. The powder's clean burn helps reduce fouling, which extends cleaning intervals and enhances the longevity of firearms. For experienced handloaders, A1 offers excellent advantages, including a wide application range and straightforward load development due to its well-documented characteristics. Users should start with established load data and incrementally adjust to optimize accuracy and performance for specific shooting needs.

Specifications

Burn Rate

8 (Fast)

Bulk Density

0.638 g/cm³

Density

1.620 g/cm³

Temperature Sensitivity

Low

Suitable Substitutes

Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):

Lovex S020

Lovex · Burn Rate: 8

Vihtavuori N330

Vihtavuori · Burn Rate: 8

Accurate No. 5

Accurate Powders · Burn Rate: 8

Ramshot True Blue

Ramshot · Burn Rate: 8

Shooters World Ultimate Pistol

Shooters World · Burn Rate: 8

ADI AP 70N

ADI · Burn Rate: 8

Standard Loads — SNPE Vectan A1

Verified load data combinations using SNPE Vectan A1.

Filter:

.30 Super Carry

Berry's .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose 71gr

231 loads

41 powders

.30 Super Carry

CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr

246 loads

44 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS 71gr

195 loads

32 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .311 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr

207 loads

38 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr

211 loads

42 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC 90gr

129 loads

25 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC KB Match 90gr

143 loads

31 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN HS 100gr

236 loads

43 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N WC HS Match 100gr

134 loads

26 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC KB Match 100gr

262 loads

48 powders

.30 Super Carry

H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN F 100gr

232 loads

42 powders

.30 Super Carry

Hornady .312 | 60gr | Hornady XTP 60gr

144 loads

23 powders

.30 Super Carry

Hornady .311 | 71gr | Hornady FMJ RN 71gr

160 loads

27 powders

.30 Super Carry

Hornady .314 | 90gr | Hornady SWC 90gr

219 loads

39 powders

.30 Super Carry

Hornady .312 | 100gr | Hornady XTP 100gr

273 loads

45 powders

.30 Super Carry

Lapua .314 | 98gr | Lapua Lead Wadcutter 98gr

246 loads

41 powders

.30 Super Carry

LEE .314 | 90gr | LEE Mold 314-090-SWC 90gr

215 loads

38 powders

.30 Super Carry

LEE .311 | 93gr | LEE Mold 311-093-1R 93gr

198 loads

37 powders

Subsonic Loads — SNPE Vectan A1

Verified subsonic load data combinations using SNPE Vectan A1.

Filter:

.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr

1039 loads

162 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr

981 loads

157 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

734 loads

133 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr

827 loads

139 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr

923 loads

151 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr

802 loads

136 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr

833 loads

129 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr

709 loads

124 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr

14 loads

3 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr

678 loads

110 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr

775 loads

134 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

428 loads

79 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr

427 loads

72 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr

339 loads

67 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr

0 loads

0 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr

0 loads

0 powders

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