SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2

Rifle

Handgun

Burn Rate: 6.2 (Medium-Fast)

Description

VECTAN's BA6 1/2 propellant is characterized by a medium to fast burn rate, making it highly versatile for both handgun and rifle applications. It is particularly well-suited for mid-range pistol calibers and light rifle cartridges. This powder features a small-grain spherical formulation, which ensures excellent metering properties and contributes to consistent charge weights across loading sessions. Its temperature stability is impressive, maintaining performance in both hot and cold conditions, a crucial factor for shooters seeking reliable results in varying climates. In the realm of popular calibers, BA6 1/2 performs exceptionally in cartridges such as the 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, and certain applications in .223 Remington as well as other similar-sized cases. It is known for producing consistent velocities and pressures, aiding in efficient load development for the meticulous handloader. VECTAN's reputation for high-quality manufacturing provides confidence to users who value precision and safety. This propellant's all-around flexibility and dependability make it a valuable choice for reloaders aiming to optimize both performance and economy in their ammunition crafting.

Specifications

Burn Rate

6.2 (Medium-Fast)

Bulk Density

0.755 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):

Vihtavuori N105

Vihtavuori · Burn Rate: 6.2

Accurate 4100

Accurate Powders · Burn Rate: 6.2

Alliant 2400

Alliant Powder · Burn Rate: 6.2

Hodgdon LilGun

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 6.2

Lovex D037.2

Lovex · Burn Rate: 6.2

Hodgdon H110

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 6.4

Standard Loads — SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2

Verified load data combinations using SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2.

Filter:

.17 Ackley Bee

Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr

35 loads

7 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr

49 loads

9 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr

43 loads

9 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Lehigh Defense .172 | 20gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 20gr

59 loads

10 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr

54 loads

10 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr

73 loads

14 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SOLR-SR,- smax:6.90 19gr

62 loads

12 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SB-SR,- smax:7.00 19gr

65 loads

12 powders

.17 Hornet

Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr

122 loads

19 powders

.17 Hornet

Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr

24 loads

4 powders

.17 Hornet

Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr

30 loads

5 powders

.17 Hornet

Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr

55 loads

11 powders

.17 Hornet

Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr

110 loads

17 powders

.17 Hornet

Impala Bullets .172 | 20gr | Impala LWHV LS 20gr

46 loads

10 powders

.17 Hornet

Impala Bullets .172 | 22gr | Impala LW CFN 22gr

91 loads

16 powders

.17 Hornet

Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr

28 loads

5 powders

.17 Hornet

Lehigh Defense .172 | 20gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 20gr

67 loads

13 powders

.17 Hornet

Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr

65 loads

12 powders

Subsonic Loads — SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2

Verified subsonic load data combinations using SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2.

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.30-06 Spring.

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

981 loads

157 powders

.30-06 Spring.

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

1039 loads

162 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.

MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr

3347 loads

257 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.

Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr

3323 loads

257 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

Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr

336 loads

62 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

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