
Description
VECTAN's SP 13 is a slow-burning, double-base rifle propellant designed for optimal performance in high-caliber and magnum cartridges. Known for its consistent performance, SP 13 is ideally suited for reloading large rifle calibers, including popular options like .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. The granulated texture of SP 13 promotes excellent metering properties, enhancing precision in load development. Its formulation is engineered to maintain minimal temperature sensitivity, ensuring reliable velocity and pressure even in varying environmental conditions, making it a preferred choice for competition or extreme weather hunting. Due to its slower burn rate, SP 13 provides a sustained energy release, resulting in reduced barrel wear and potential for higher velocity loads. Handloaders appreciate the flexibility this powder affords, allowing for tailored load customization. Experienced reloaders will benefit from careful attention to charge weights and seating depths to maximize performance and accuracy, ensuring safety and effectiveness when using this highly respected VECTAN product within the community.
Specifications
Burn Rate
0.2 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.940 g/cm³
Density
1.600 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 — SNPE Vectan SP 13
Verified load data combinations using SNPE Vectan SP 13.
.244 H&H Mag.
Berger .243 | 105gr | Berger BT 105gr
.244 H&H Mag.
DTAC .243 | 115gr | DTAC RBT Closed Nose - Boron Nitride 115gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Geco .243 | 105gr | Geco SOFTPOINT 105gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Hornady .243 | 108gr | Hornady ELD Match 108gr
.244 H&H Mag.
Lapua .243 | 77gr | Lapua Open Tip 105gr
.244 H&H Mag.
MEN .243 | 100gr | MEN FMJ 100gr
.244 H&H Mag.
MEN .243 | 100gr | MEN SP 100gr
.26 Nosler
Barnes .264 | 140gr | Barnes XLC S 140gr
.26 Nosler
Berger .264 | 140gr | Berger BT Target 140gr
.26 Nosler
Cutting Edge .264 | 155gr | CutEdge DGSC 155gr
.26 Nosler
Ferrobull Europe .264 | 140gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 140gr
.26 Nosler
Hornady .264 | 140gr | Hornady ELD Match 140gr
.26 Nosler
Hornady .264 | 140gr | Hornady A-MAX 140gr
.26 Nosler
Lapua .264 | 139gr | Lapua Scenar 139gr
.26 Nosler
Prvi Partizan .264 | 120gr | Prvi Partizan HPBT 120gr
.26 Nosler
Prvi Partizan .263 | 123gr | Prvi Partizan SP 123gr
.26 Nosler
Prvi Partizan .263 | 139gr | Prvi Partizan FMJ BT 139gr
.26 Nosler
Sellier & Bellot .264 | 124gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ 124gr
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