Reloading Powder
Find over 220 reloading powders further below for which we offer load data. You can easily check if your desired propellant is part of it. Search and filter by name, brand, burn rate and application. We cover all known brands and currently available rifle, pistol and revolver propellants.
We profide the following information for each propellant: typical application, density, bulk density, relative powder burn rate.
Accurate 1680
Find load data for Accurate 1680 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 1680 is an extremely fast burning, double-base, spherical rifle powder that is well suited for large capacity, high performance handgun cartridges such as the 454 Casull, 460 S&W and 500 S&W. 1680 is also an excellent choice for the 22 Hornet and 7.62 x 39, as well as other low capacity rifle cartridges. Made in the USA.
Accurate 2015
Find load data for Accurate 2015 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 2015 is a fast burning, single-base, extruded rifle powder that performs very well in small to medium varmint calibers (223 Rem, 204 Ruger). 2015 is a popular choice for first-class performance in benchrest calibers and is also recommended for use in large bore straight wall cartridges (45-70, 458 Win Mag). 2015 offers excellent ignition characteristics and shot-to-shot consistency. Made in Canada
Accurate 2200
Find load data for Accurate 2200 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Introduced to meet the increasing demand for a high performance small-bore propellant, Accurate 2200 has become a varmint hunting favorite. 2200 is an excellent choice for many cartridges including the .223 Remington, 6.5 Grendel and 6.8 SPC. Spherical granules allow precise metering and easy flow through small cartridge necks, making Accurate 2200 ideal for use in progressive reloading machines.
Accurate 2230
Find load data for Accurate 2230 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 2230 is a fast burning, double-base, spherical rifle propellant. This versatile powder was designed around the 223 Remington, but can be used in many small and medium caliber cartridges including the 308 Winchester. 2230 also works well in big bore straight wall cartridges such as the 458 Winchester. The excellent flow characteristics and grain size of 2230 make it ideal for progressive loading. Made in Belgium.
Accurate 2460
Find load data for Accurate 2460 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 2460 is a fast burning, double-base, spherical rifle powder that is a slower derivative of the AA2230 powder. It is suitable for small and medium sized caliber applications but with slightly higher loading densities than AA2230. It provides an additional option for shooters to fine tune and optimize loads and combinations with calibers ranging from the 223 Rem, 308 Win and for light bullets in the 30-06 Springfield. 2460 is within the threshold limit for M14 systems. Made in the USA.
Accurate 2495
Find load data for Accurate 2495 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 2495 is a single-base, extruded rifle powder that was developed for the 308 Win and can be used over a wide range of rifle calibers. It is a very popular powder for 308 Win. NRA High Power shooting disciplines, as well as heavy bullet 223 Rem target applications. 2495 is a versatile powder with excellent ignition characteristics that provides excellent shot-to-shot consistency. Made in Canada.
Accurate 2520
Find load data for Accurate 2520 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 2520 is a medium burning, double-base, spherical rifle propellant designed around the 308 Winchester. 2520 is Accurate's 'Camp Perry' powder and is extremely popular with many service shooters. 2520 also performs extremely well in 223 Remington with heavy match bullets (62 to 80 grain). This versatile powder has superb flow characteristics and is well within the threshold limit for the M14 systems. Made in Belgium.
Accurate 2700
Find load data for Accurate 2700 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 2700 is a medium burning, double-base, spherical rifle powder that is ideally suited for the 30-06 Springfield and other medium capacity calibers such as the 22-250 Remington, 220 Swift, and the 243 Winchester. 2700 provides excellent velocities and performance in the Winchester Super Short Magnum cartridges. Made in the USA.
Accurate 3100
Find load data for Accurate 3100 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Available from Accurate for over 30 years, the 3100 is a single base, extruded smokeless powder that works for larger magnums.
Accurate 4064
Find load data for Accurate 4064 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 4064 is an intermediate burning, single-base, short cut extruded rifle powder designed around the 30-06 Springfield. This versatile powder works extremely well in calibers such as 22-250, 220 Swift, 243 WSM, 7x57 Mauser and the 325 WSM. 4064 is a popular choice for High Power shooters using the M1 Garand. Made in Canada
Accurate 4100
Find load data for Accurate 4100 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 4100 is a double-base, slow burning spherical powder with exceptional metering characteristics. 4100 is an excellent choice for high performance, full power loads in magnum handgun cartridges. It is ideally suited for the 357 Mag, 41 Mag, 44 Mag, 454 Casull, 460 S&W and the 500 S&W. Made in Belgium.
Accurate 4350
Find load data for Accurate 4350 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 4350 is a short cut, single-base, extruded rifle powder in the extremely popular 4350 burn range. A highly versatile powder, 4350 can be used in a wide range of cartridges from the popular 243 Win to the 338 Win Mag with excellent results. Accurate 4350 is an exceptional choice for the 6mm Rem, 270 Win, 280 Rem and 300 WSM. This short cut extruded powder meters accurately, resulting in excellent shot-to-shot consistency. Made in Canada.
Accurate 5744
Find load data for Accurate 5744 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate 5744 is an extremely fast burning, double-base, extruded powder. This unique powder can be used in a wide range of rifle calibers and magnum handguns. 5744 is characterized by excellent ignition and consistency over a very wide performance range. Low bulky density and superior ignition characteristics make 5744 an excellent choice for reduced loads in many rifle calibers and in large capacity black powder cartridges such as the 45-70 through 45-120 and 50-90 through 50-120. Made in Canada.
Accurate MAGPRO
Find load data for Accurate MAGPRO propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate MAGPRO is a slow burning, double-base, spherical rifle powder developed specifically for the Short magnums of both Winchester (WSM) and Remington (SAUM). This powder excels in the 6.5 x 284, 270 WSM and the 7mm WSM. MAGPRO is an excellent choice for belted cartridges such as the 300 Win Mag. Consistent performance can be expected from the excellent metering properties of MAGPRO. Made in the USA.
Accurate No. 11 FS
Find load data for Accurate No. 11 FS propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:No. 11FS is intended for full-power loads in magnum handguns and smaller capacity rifle cartridges. This double-base spherical propellant was developed with an eye toward personal defense and incorporates a flash-suppressant that substantially reduces muzzle signature in low light conditions. In the .300 Blackout, No. 11FS is capable of extremely high velocities with lighter bullets, making it the best propellant choice for shooters looking to maximize downrange performance. Made in the USA.
Accurate No. 2
Find load data for Accurate No. 2 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate No. 2 is an extremely fast burning, double-base, spherical handgun powder suitable for use in a wide range of handgun calibers. Low recoil and low flash make No. 2 well suited for use in short barrel, concealed carry applications. No. 2 is a non-position sensitive powder and low charge weights make it an economical and versatile choice for high volume handgun shooters. Made in the USA.
Accurate No. 5
Find load data for Accurate No. 5 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate No. 5 is a fast burning, double-base, spherical handgun propellant. This powder is extremely versatile and can be used in many handgun calibers. No. 5 offers a wide performance range from target and Cowboy Action applications to full power defense loads. This powder meters well and strikes a good balance between ballistics and cost efficiency. Made in the USA.
Accurate No. 7
Find load data for Accurate No. 7 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate No. 7 is an intermediate burning, double-base, spherical powder suitable for a wide range of handgun calibers. No. 7 is an excellent choice for high performance semi-auto handguns such as the 357 Sig, 38 Super, and 40 S&W. No. 7 is also a cost effective solution in larger magnum handgun calibers. Made in the USA.
Accurate No. 9
Find load data for Accurate No. 9 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate No. 9 is a double-base, spherical powder that is ideal for high power loads in traditional magnums such as the 357 Mag, 41 Rem Mag and 44 Rem Mag. It is particularly well suited to the 357 Sig and 10mm Auto, providing high velocities and excellent case-fill. No. 9 can also be used with large magnums such as the 460 S&W and 500 S&W for economical target loads. Made in the USA.
Accurate Solo 1000
Find load data for Accurate Solo 1000 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:Accurate Solo 1000 is a fast burning, single-base, flake shotgun powder. Solo 1000 was the pioneer in the clean burning revolution and is an excellent choice for trap, sporting clays, and skeet shooting. Solo 1000 is an ultra clean burning powder that is well suited for target handgun loads in 45 ACP and Cowboy Action cartridges.
Accurate TCM
Find load data for Accurate TCM propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:In 2017, Western Powders partnered with Armscor International to provide a canister-grade propellant for their innovative .22 TCM cartridge. Producing 2,000 fps at the muzzle with virtually no recoil, this accurate and fun little cartridge brings handgun performance to a new level for small game hunting and plinking. Accurate TCM also has a place with old favorites, with data for hunting loads in .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum and high-pressure .45 Colt cartridges. Made in the USA.
ADI AP 100
Find load data for ADI AP 100 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:An effective single base slow burning rate handgun powder suitable for major power factor loads in .38 super and similar cartridges.
ADI AP 70N
Find load data for ADI AP 70N propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:A versatile medium burning rate handgun powder and an effective slow/medium burning rate shotgun powder. It can be loaded over a broad range of handgun cartridges, from .32 to .45 calibre. As a shotgun powder it can be loaded into 32 gram to 36 gram loads in 12 gauge as well as loads in 20 and 28 gauges
ADI AR 2205
Find load data for ADI AR 2205 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:A very fine grained, very fast burning rifle powder suited to .22 Hornet loads but also useful in some Magnum pistol loads. Its burning rate is close to that of IMR 4227.
Reloading Powder: How It's Produced, Handled, and Stored
Reloading powder is an essential component in the process of reloading ammunition. Powder serves as a propellant for bullets, providing the force necessary for them to travel along their trajectory. Powder is a controlled substance because of its explosive nature; it requires special handling and storage procedures for safety reasons.
Understanding how powder is produced, handled, stored, and used are all important parts of maintaining safe working conditions during the reloading process.
Powder production begins with the acquisition of ingredients from suppliers in bulk form. These ingredients usually consist of nitrocellulose or nitroglycerin mixed with other substances such as stabilizers and lubricants. The mixing process can take place either wet or dry depending on the supplier’s manufacturing process. The powder is then dried by heat before being compressed into granules using high-pressure rollers or a press with an adjustable die plate system. The finished product is then packaged in airtight containers and sold to industrial customers or reloaders who purchase it separately or as part of a reloading kit.
When handling and storing powder, certain safety precautions should be taken to prevent accidental fires or explosions due to static discharge or friction sparks from flammable materials. Powder should always be kept away from sources of heat and moisture; it should also be stored in a sealed container away from any combustible materials that could ignite it inadvertently. Additionally, if more than one type of powder is kept in the same storage area, they should be labeled clearly to avoid any confusion when loading cartridges with multiple powders at once.
The burning rate of powder refers to how quickly it burns when ignited by a primer during the shooting process. Different types of powders have different burning rates; some will burn faster than others, which can affect accuracy and velocity of the bullet as well as overall performance when shooting targets. For instance, fast burning powders are best suited for low-velocity rounds while slower burning ones provide better results with higher velocity rounds like magnum loads. Powder selection plays an important role in producing consistent results when shooting because slight variations between different types can cause inaccuracies at longer distances due to subtle changes in chamber pressure over time.
In conclusion, reloading powder plays an integral part in handloading ammunition safely and accurately so understanding how it’s produced, handled, stored, and used are all key factors for achieving desirable results when shooting targets or hunting game animals. Taking the proper safety precautions outlined above will help ensure that no unintentional accidents occur while using this powerful propellant during the loading process. Additionally, selecting the right type of powder based on its burning rate will make sure that shots fired produce consistent results within acceptable parameters regardless of caliber size or distance traveled after ejection from the barrel.