Description
VECTAN SP 3 is a medium burn rate powder in the reloader's toolkit, essential for those crafting loads for both rifle and handgun calibers. This versatile propellant demonstrates a balance between energy release and controllability, making it especially suitable for applications needing consistent performance across a range of pressures and barrel lengths. Its granulated form flows well, allowing for uniform metering in most powder measures, minimizing variations in charge weight which is crucial for achieving precision in reloads. VECTAN SP 3 is recognized for its temperature stability, maintaining consistent velocities in wide environmental conditions, a key consideration for those working in highly variable climates. It pairs effectively with popular calibers such as the .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum in handguns, and smaller rifle calibers where medium burn rate powders are optimal. Reloaders appreciate VECTAN SP 3 for its adaptability and dependable burn characteristics, simplifying the load development process while yielding dependable accuracy and performance.
Specifications
Burn Rate
8.5 (Fast)
Bulk Density
0.870 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):
Standard Loads — SNPE Vectan SP 3
Verified load data combinations using SNPE Vectan SP 3.
.17 Rem.
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr
.17 Rem.
Impala Bullets .172 | 20gr | Impala LWHV LS 20gr
.17 Rem.
Impala Bullets .172 | 22gr | Impala LW CFN 22gr
.17 Rem.
Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr
.17 Rem.
Lehigh Defense .172 | 20gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 21gr | Peregrine VLR-4 21gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 22gr | Peregrine VLR-5 22gr
.17 Rem.
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SOLR-SR,- smax:6.90 19gr
.17 Rem.
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SB-SR,- smax:7.00 19gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr
Subsonic Loads — SNPE Vectan SP 3
Verified subsonic load data combinations using SNPE Vectan SP 3.
.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.
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.
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
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.308 Win.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.308 Win.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.308 Win.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
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