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1 2 Burn rate charts provide an approximate comparison of gas generation rates between propellants. This chart should NOT be used to directly substitute one propellant for another. However, when propellants noted occupy the same burn rate, they likely have adequate substitutionary SHOOTERS DATAC lean Shot-Hard Cast Lead Bullet Competition DataCaliberCaseProjectileMin ChargeMin VelocityPower FactorLoad LengthMax Charge (Grains)Max Velocity (FPS)Max Pressure AVG38 SpecialR2LP105gr Round ,46938 SpecialR2LP125gr Round ,43038 SpecialR2LP158gr Round ,97345 ACPJ agemann200gr ,02445 ACPJ agemann200gr Round ,62045 ACPJ agemann230gr Round ,4149mmJagemann124gr ,70945 Long ,45745 Long ColtStarline200gr Round ,90244 SpecialJagemann200gr ,76931 ShootersWorldLovexWestern PowdersHodgdonPowdersWinchester PropellantsAlliantIMRV ihtaVuoriSparta 100D013-01 Nitro 100 WAALITEN310 TITEWAD Red DotIMR RedCompetitionWSTG reen DotIMR GreenClean ShotD032 Accurate No 2 TITEGROUP 231 BullseyeN320 Ultimate PistolAutocompUniqueHercoUniversalSilhou etteWSFAuto No 53N37HS 6 Power PistolN330 Major No 7 Blue DotIMR BlueLONGSHOT Heavy No 9 LIL GUN 2400H110 296 IMR 4227N110 Buffalo RifleD060 Accurate 5744300-MPSOCOMH4198 IMR 4198N120 BlackoutD063 Accurate 1680680 Reloader 2230H335 Reloader 10 IMR 3031N130 Tactical 2460BL-C(2)

2 748 IMR 8208N133 LEVER evolution AR-CompN135 Match 2520 CFE 223 Reloader 15 IMR 4064N140 PrecisionS062 VARGET IMR 4320H380 Long RifleS065H414 760N150 Reloader 17SW4350S070 Accurate 4350H4350 IMR4350N550S071 Accurate 3100H4831 Reloader 19N160 SUPREME 780 Reloader 22N560N165 Reloader 25N170H1000 BMGD100H50 BMGR eloader 33US86920N29*Buffalo Rifle may be used to make reduced loads in virtually every caliber. *Guidelines for reduced loads are currently being World Pistol PowdersCalibersClean ShotUltimate PistolAuto PistolMajor PistolHeavy Auto9mm S&W10mm Rem. S&WShooters World Rifle PowdersCALIBERSB uffalo Rifle*SOCOMB lackoutTactical RifleMatch RiflePrecisionLong RifleSW 4350 BMG22 Hornet204 Ruger222 Remington223 Remington6mm BR243 Winchester6mm Grendel260 SPC270 Winchester7mm Remington AAC Blackout30-30 Winchester308 Springfield300 Winchester British338 Lapua Magnum338 Norma Magnum38-55 Winchester40-6545-70 NATO458 SOSOM50 BMG*Clean Shot also used in Shot ShellINTRODUCTIONThe SHOOTERS World Reloading Guide for center fire ammunition was created as a manual for reloading of SHOOTERS World branded LOVEX smokeless propellants manufactured by EXPLOSIA Company.

3 These reloading propellants were specially selected to cover usage in all commonly loaded INFORMATIONS hooters World provides two basic types of reloading powders single base and double base powders. The powders are manufactured in the forms of flake, disc, tubular and spherical particles. Propellants also vary by density; high density propellants for rifle applications, low density propellants for pistol and shot shell BASE POWDERSN itrocellulose is the main component (90 - 98 %) of single base powders. Additives such as stabilizers, burn rate modifiers, and muzzle-flash reducing agents are used as well. Most single base propellants produced by Explosia are surface coated to achieve the progressive burning. Rifle single base powders: Precision, SW4350, Long Rifle, & S071 DOUBLE BASE POWDERSIn addition to nitrocellulose, double base powders also contain nitroglycerin (8 - 23 %) as an energetic modifier.

4 These powders contain a small percentage of stabilizers or other additives similar to the single base powders. Double base powders are normally of higher energetic value than single base powders and their ballistic performance is normally better. Progressive burn is achieved by placing burn rate modifiers in a gradient fashion within the propellant double base powder: Sparta, Clean ShotHandgun double base powders: Clean Shot, Ultimate Pistol, Auto Pistol, Major Pistol, Heavy PistolRifle double base powders: Buffalo, Blackout, Tactical Rifle, AR Plus, Match RifleShooters World and LOVEX propellants are manufactured by Explosia Company in Pardubice-Semt n, of the Czech Republic. SHOOTERS World propellants are supported with SAAMI reload data. Alternatively, Lovex branded propellants are supported by European CIP reload data. Contact details of our customer service and the list of SHOOTERS World distributors can be found at where this guide can also be / SHOTGUN POWDERC lean ShotClean Shot smokeless propellant has become a strong favorite of COMPETITIVE pistol SHOOTERS in Amer-ica.

5 Its consistency of ignition, effi ciency, virtual lack of residue, ease of loading, low smoke, consistency of velocity and accuracy have all been witnessed by top competitors. Part of the secret to the success of Clean Shot is its particle size. One of the main controlling attributes of cleanliness and low residue is the ability of an individ-ual propellant grain to completely burn. Pressure and time are required to burn through nitrocellulose grains. Thus, the individual grains of Clean Shot are among the smallest in the industry. The small size of the grain aff ords for complete burn with even challenging loads, such as with light bullets, low velocity, or volu-minous cases. Another factor that has a large eff ect upon accuracy is a propellants ability to fi ll the case, while approaching peak pressure. The density of Clean Shot is approximately grams/cc.

6 Its fast burn rate, small particle size and low density contribute to a winning combination in IPSC, IDPA, Cowboy Action, and other pistol competitions. Clean Shot was given its name by Ken Johnson. A cast-bullet shooter, he d run the same 230 grain cast lead and lubricant load in his .45 Auto 1911 for years. In those times, fast-burning propellants were used. The smoky smut at the end of the slide after a session of fi ring, was explained by experts as a byproduct of the cast bullet lubricant (bees wax and Alox). However, when SHOOTERS World was formed, the fi rst propellant we imported was Clean Shot. It wasn t long before Ken got the opportunity to try out this new powder in his .45 Auto 1911. Upon switching to Clean Shot from the other powders, that smoky smut at the end of the slide was absent. Small, unburned particles were not found in the barrel and in the magazine well.

7 Even the feed ramp remained shiny, and appeared un-fi red. Thus, Clean Shot was you re looking for low charge weights, excellent accuracy, a clean-running gun, and consistently dropped charge weights, then Clean Shot is the logical density of Clean Shot is approximately grams/cc. It contains a level of fl ash suppressant, which aids in visual comfort to the shooter. It s spherical geometry as-sures highly consistent powder drops, when making rounds on a progressive the Lovex brand, this propellant is referred to as DESCRIPTION6 HANDGUN POWDERSU ltimate PistolThis pistol propellant has no reloading powder ex-act equivalent. It is faster in burn rate than Accu-rate , and slower in burn rate than Accurate It is comparable in burn rate to CFE Pistol and Auto Comp, but it has superior consistency in charge weight drops through a volumetric charger.

8 This fact makes Ultimate Pistol a logical choice for COMPETITIVE SHOOTERS , where consistent velocities through a compensated pistol are required to a competition standpoint, the burn rate modi-fi er of Ultimate Pistol is incorporated within the pro-pellant grain, and will provide more reliable ignition and consistency in velocity, than other propellants of this burn rate. Its fl ash suppressant prevents blinding fi reballs in low-light conditions, aiding to SHOOTERS comfort and rapid re-acquisition of sight picture and target. Each lot of Ultimate Pistol is designed, tested, and certifi ed to work with BOTH lead-free and standard lead styphnate primers. Lead-free primers are notori-ously poor at igniting even standard propellants. Thus, this propellant has been designed to ignite even under the most trying of combinations. This stringent requirement ensures that loaders will benefi t from assurances of reliable ignition.

9 It is perhaps the most versatile of all pistol propellants across the .380 Auto, 9mm Luger, .40 Smith and Wesson, .38 Special, 38 Super, and .45 Automatic calibers. The gas generation rate of this propellant should enable 9mm Luger, .380 Au-tomatic, .45 Auto, .38 Super, and .40 S&W loaders to reach self defense ve-locities, while maintaining reasonable pressure levels. Thus we call this one propellant Ultimate , for its ability to meet the needs of both light loads, and full-up SAAMI-spec self-defense density of Ultimate Pistol is approximately grains/cc. It contains a level of fl ash suppressant, which aids in visual comfort to the shooter. It s spherical geometry assures highly consistent powder drops, when making rounds on a progressive POWDERSAuto PistolFor loaders interested in attaining standard or +P velocities in 9mm Luger, an optimized propellant for the.

10 357 SIG, as well as correct energy levels for cycling carbines with subsonic loads, this pro-pellant is a wise choice. It will also perform well with diffi cult to cycle .380 Autos, .44 SPL, .45 Colt, heavy-bullet .40 S&W, and some light-to moderate bullet .357 Magnum loads. It can take your .45 Auto loads to some amazing velocities. This propellant is a good al-ternative to Longshot, HS-6, Accurate No 5 and Ramshot the name implies, this propellants main pur-pose is to enhance cycling of virtually all auto-matic pistols. It accomplishes the task by way of optimized energy transfer, both to the projectile, and upon the fi rearm. From self-defense carry ammunition, to competition ammunition, to realistic training ammunition, Auto Pistol can assist the shooter with optimized reliability in even diffi cult to cycle compact , if you re running once-fi red cases of unknown history, this propel-lant will help you hedge your bets against overworked brass.