Description
Winchester's StaBALL HD is a slow-burning rifle powder specifically crafted for precision and long-range applications. As part of the innovative StaBALL line, this propellant offers unparalleled temperature stability, ensuring consistent performance across a wide range of environmental conditions. The extruded, uniform granules of StaBALL HD are designed to meter well through most volumetric powder measures, resulting in precise and repeatable charges. This powder is particularly well-suited for magnum rifle calibers, making it a popular choice among reloaders working with cartridges such as the .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, and similar high-capacity cases. StaBALL HD's slow burn rate facilitates optimal velocity while maintaining manageable pressures, allowing for improved ballistic consistency and accuracy potential. Reloaders will find this powder relatively forgiving during load development, offering a broad range of safe and effective charge weights. StaBALL HD's outstanding temperature insensitivity and consistent performance make it an excellent choice for competition shooters and hunters alike, providing reliable results under various conditions and extending the range of precision rifle systems.
Specifications
Burn Rate
0.6 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.950 g/cm³
Density
1.610 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 — Winchester StaBALL HD
Verified load data combinations using Winchester StaBALL HD.
.22 Creedmoor
A-Square .224 | 72gr | A-Square e 72gr
.22 Creedmoor
Armscor .224 | 62gr | Armscor FMJ BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TAC-X 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TSX BT 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 Match Burner BT 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX 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
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 69gr | Berger BT Target 69gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 70gr | Berger VLD Target 70gr
Subsonic Loads — Winchester StaBALL HD
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Winchester StaBALL HD.
.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.
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 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
6.5 Creedmoor
Lehigh Defense .264 | 130gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 130gr
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
Community Loads — Winchester StaBALL HD
Sample load data calculated with Winchester StaBALL HD.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match | 26.0 | 45.0 | 2.70 | 50.1 | 56,202 (86%) | 3281 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 22.0 | 46.0 | 2.70 | 51.0 | 58,552 (90%) | 3189 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match | 26.0 | 45.0 | 2.70 | 50.1 | 46,905 (72%) | 3140 | |
| .257 | 135gr | Berger LRH Target | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.83 | 51.5 | 39,668 (64%) | 2628 | |
| .257 | 120gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point | 25.9 | ••.• | 2.60 | 52.0 | 24,207 (39%) | 2333 | |
| .257 | 120gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point | 25.9 | ••.• | 2.60 | 52.0 | 22,568 (36%) | 2260 | |
| .257 | 115gr | Nosler Ballistic Silver Tip | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.29 | 72.5 | 59,772 (92%) | 3255 | |
| .257 | 115gr | Nosler Partition SP | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.17 | 87.4 | 56,985 (89%) | 3314 | |
| .277 | 130gr | Nosler AccuBond | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.85 | 80.6 | 45,484 (71%) | 3107 | |
| .284 | 155gr | Federal Terminal Ascent Component | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.36 | 71.4 | 55,550 (85%) | 2930 | |
| .284 | 168gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.33 | 74.0 | 56,231 (87%) | 2927 | |
| .284 | 160gr | Barnes LRX Long-Range BT | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.50 | 74.0 | 45,208 (70%) | 2884 | |
| .284 | 150gr | Remington PSP Core-Lokt | 28.0 | ••.• | 3.33 | 67.9 | 32,895 (56%) | 2710 | |
| .284 | 150gr | Remington PSP Core-Lokt | 28.0 | ••.• | 3.33 | 67.9 | 22,466 (38%) | 2326 | |
| .308 | 175gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 68.2 | 30,400 (52%) | 2346 | |
| .308 | 212gr | Barnes LRX BT Bore Rider | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.87 | 103.0 | 61,090 (96%) | 2946 | |
| .308 | 175gr | Barnes LRX BT | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.70 | 99.0 | 62,627 (96%) | 3146 | |
| .308 | 175gr | Barnes LRX BT | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.60 | 99.0 | 54,520 (84%) | 3038 |
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