Description
VECTAN Tu 8000 is a versatile slow burn rate rifle powder, ideal for large case capacities and high-velocity cartridges. Its burn rate categorization makes it particularly suited for a wide array of rifle applications, delivering performance stability across diverse loading conditions. The granular physical form of Tu 8000 provides excellent metering characteristics, ensuring consistent charge weights and reliable ignition across multiple loading sessions, even for experienced handloaders requiring precision. It offers exceptional temperature stability, minimizing velocity variance and pressure fluctuations in both low and high-temperature environments, which is crucial for maintaining consistent accuracy and performance. This powder is a popular choice for calibers such as the .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, and similar high-performance rifle cartridges. During load development, reloaders will appreciate the broad load range, allowing for fine-tuning of optimal performance without encountering pressure spikes. VECTAN's reputation for quality and consistency adds to Tu 8000's appeal, making it a preferred option for achieving reliable, accurate long-range shooting results.
Specifications
Burn Rate
2 (Medium-Slow)
Bulk Density
0.913 g/cm³
Density
1.570 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 8000
Verified load data combinations using SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000.
.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 | 73gr | Berger BT Target 73gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 75gr | Berger VLD Target 75gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger LTB 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger OTM Tactical 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target 80gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target 80.5gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 82gr | Berger LTB 82gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target 85.5gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 90gr | Berger VLD Target 90gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 90gr | Berger VLD LRBT 90gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady Match 75gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady ELD Match 75gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD Match 80gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X 80gr
Subsonic Loads — SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000
Verified subsonic load data combinations using SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000.
.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.
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 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
6.5 Creedmoor
RWS .264 | 159gr | RWS TMR 159gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Berger .308 | 210gr | Berger VLD Target 210gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Nosler .308 | 190gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range 190gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
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