Description
VECTAN's Tu 7000 powder is a well-respected choice among handloaders seeking a versatile option for rifle ammunition. With a burn rate classified as medium-fast, it is ideally suited for a range of standard rifle calibers. Tu 7000 offers consistent performance in popular calibers such as .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, and .223 Remington, making it a reliable choice for target shooters and hunters alike. The powder's physical form is a fine-grained, extruded type that ensures superior metering properties, enabling precise charge weights with minimal variation from one load to the next. This is particularly advantageous for those seeking tight consistency in their reloading routines. Tu 7000 maintains impressive temperature stability, which ensures reliability across varying environmental conditions, an essential factor for outdoor shooting precision. Handloaders benefit from its flexibility throughout the load development process, as it offers forgiving pressure characteristics, facilitating safe experimentation without sacrificing performance. VECTAN's reputation for high-quality propellants further solidifies Tu 7000 as a dependable and efficient choice in the reloading community.
Specifications
Burn Rate
2.4 (Medium-Slow)
Bulk Density
0.922 g/cm³
Density
1.520 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 Tubal 7000
Verified load data combinations using SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000.
.22 Creedmoor
A-Square .224 | 72gr | A-Square e 72gr
.22 Creedmoor
Armscor .224 | 62gr | Armscor FMJ BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 55gr | Barnes MPG FB 55gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TTSX BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TSX BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TAC-X 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 65gr | Barnes LRX BT 65gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 69gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 69gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 70gr | Barnes TAC-X 70gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 70gr | Barnes TSX BT 70gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX BT 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 78gr | Barnes TSX BT 78gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 85gr | Barnes Match Burner 85gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 60gr | Berger FB Varmint 60gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 60gr | Berger FBHP 60gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 62gr | Berger Varmint 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 64gr | Berger Varmint 64gr
Subsonic Loads — SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000
Verified subsonic load data combinations using SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 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.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.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.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.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.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
Community Loads — SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000
Sample load data calculated with SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .243 | 100gr | Hornady BTSP | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 54.0 | 56,884 (95%) | 2805 | |
| .243 | 95gr | Hornady SST InterLock | 22.4 | ••.• | 2.71 | 54.0 | 48,979 (81%) | 2746 | |
| .243 | 100gr | Hornady BTSP | 22.0 | 41.0 | 2.71 | 54.0 | 52,968 (88%) | 2746 | |
| .243 | 100gr | Nosler Partition SP | 20.9 | ••.• | 2.71 | 54.0 | 53,171 (88%) | 2710 | |
| .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 53.5 | 52,315 (87%) | 2700 | |
| .243 | 100gr | Hornady BTSP | 22.0 | 40.0 | 2.71 | 54.0 | 49,342 (82%) | 2690 | |
| .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 54.0 | 51,256 (85%) | 2687 | |
| .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 53.5 | 50,241 (83%) | 2667 | |
| .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 53.5 | 49,893 (83%) | 2664 | |
| .243 | 100gr | Hornady BTSP | 22.0 | 39.5 | 2.71 | 54.0 | 47,616 (79%) | 2661 | |
| .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 54.0 | 47,718 (79%) | 2628 | |
| .277 | 130gr Hornady CX | 22.4 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 56,971 (91%) | 2861 | |
| .277 | 130gr Hornady CX | 22.4 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 55,245 (89%) | 2835 | |
| .277 | 130gr | Fox Classic Hunter | 22.4 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 53,243 (85%) | 2812 | |
| .277 | 130gr Hornady CX | 22.4 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 53,563 (86%) | 2808 | |
| .338 | 185gr | Fox Classic Hunter | 24.8 | ••.• | 3.34 | 86.0 | 60,568 (97%) | 2936 | |
| .338 | 185gr | Fox Classic Hunter | 24.8 | ••.• | 3.34 | 86.0 | 57,580 (92%) | 2897 | |
| .338 | 185gr | Fox Classic Hunter | 24.8 | ••.• | 3.34 | 86.0 | 54,766 (88%) | 2858 |
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