SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2

Handgun

Burn Rate: 7 (Medium-Fast)

Description

VECTAN BA7 1/2 is a versatile powder with a medium-fast burn rate positioned at 6.7, making it an ideal choice for handgun and pistol loads. It is well-suited for applications requiring efficient energy transfer and consistent pressure profiles across a range of calibers. The powder's fine-grain spherical form ensures excellent metering characteristics, allowing for precise charge weights and minimal variation during loading processes. Handloaders will appreciate BA7 1/2’s stable performance across various temperature conditions, reducing concerns of pressure fluctuations in different climates. Popular caliber pairings include 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, where its balanced energy and pressure parameters allow for optimized velocity and accuracy. During load development, BA7 1/2 offers a forgiving nature, making it easier to tune loads for specific needs while maintaining safe operating pressures. Its manufacturer, VECTAN, is renowned for producing high-quality propellants, ensuring consistent performance and fostering trust and satisfaction within the handloading community.

Specifications

Burn Rate

7 (Medium-Fast)

Bulk Density

0.675 g/cm³

Density

1.580 g/cm³

Temperature Sensitivity

Low

Suitable Substitutes

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

Hodgdon Longshot

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 7

Shooters World Major Pistol

Shooters World · Burn Rate: 7

ADI AP 100

ADI · Burn Rate: 7

Vihtavuori N350

Vihtavuori · Burn Rate: 7

Ramshot Silhouette

Ramshot · Burn Rate: 7

Lovex D037.1

Lovex · Burn Rate: 7

Standard Loads — SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2

Verified load data combinations using SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2.

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.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

Rim Rock .313 | 100gr | Rim Rock DEWC 100gr

148 loads

31 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

ACME .313 | 100gr | ACME RN COATED 100gr

210 loads

41 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

195 loads

38 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr

253 loads

46 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

293 loads

52 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

250 loads

45 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

199 loads

39 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

188 loads

40 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

190 loads

37 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

281 loads

54 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

232 loads

44 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

219 loads

42 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

Lapua .314 | 83gr | Lapua Lead Wadcutter 83gr

335 loads

53 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

223 loads

41 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

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

258 loads

48 powders

.327 Federal Mag.

LEE .311 | 100gr | LEE Mold 311-100-2R 100gr

231 loads

47 powders

Subsonic Loads — SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2

Verified subsonic load data combinations using SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2.

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.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.

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

Community Subsonic Loads — SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2

Sample load data calculated with SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2.

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Cartridge	Bullet	Barrel (in)	Charge (gr)	OAL (in)	Case Volume (GoW)	Max. Pressure (psi)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)
9 mm Para	.355 \| 124gr \| Hornady FMJ RN ENC	4.5	6.0	1.16	13.8	27,021 (79%)	1102

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