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Accurate No.2 Powders - No. 2 5 Lb Pistol Powder
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SKU: 749101683
Overview
This smokeless handgun powder is designed for loaders who want a fast-burning option for a broad range of pistol applications. It is described as a double-base spherical powder and is especially suited to short-barreled, concealed-carry handguns, including the .32 Auto, .380 ACP, .38 Special, 9mmP, and .45. For shooters building handgun loads around compact defensive pistols or other compatible sidearms, it offers a purpose-built choice within Accurate Powder’s broader line of reloading powders.
Why Hunters Choose the Accurate Powder
Super-fast Burning
Handgun powder for a wide
Double-base Spherical
Formulation supports consistent handgun loading
Suitable Short-barreled
Concealed carry handguns
Listed Use
.32 Auto, .380 ACP, .38
Offered 5
Lb package for reloaders needing
Key Features
- Super-fast burning, double-base spherical handgun powder
- Designed for a wide range of handgun applications
- Suitable for short-barreled, concealed carry handguns
- Listed for .32 Auto, .380 ACP, .38 Special, 9mmP, and .45
- Offered in a 5 lb package
- Made by Accurate Powder
Best Used For
- Handloaders building handgun loads for short-barreled or concealed-carry pistols
- Shooters loading common handgun cartridges listed in the product description
- Reloaders seeking a super-fast burning spherical powder for handgun applications
- Serious loaders wanting a powder from a brand focused on multiple shooting disciplines
Specifications
| Application | Handgun applications |
|---|---|
| Base Type | Double-base |
| Burn Rate | Super-fast burning |
| Compatible Calibers | .32 Auto, .380 ACP, .38 Special, 9mmP, .45 |
| Form | Spherical handgun powder |
| Package Weight | 5 Lb |
| Powder Type | Smokeless powder |
| Recommended Use | Short-barreled, concealed carry handguns |
Pros
- Super-fast burning handgun powder for a wide range of handgun applications.
- Double-base spherical formulation supports consistent handgun loading.
- Suitable for short-barreled and concealed carry handguns.
- Listed for use with .32 Auto, .380 ACP, .38 Special, 9mmP, and .45.
- Offered in a 5 lb package for reloaders needing larger quantity.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for handgun applications, so it is not a general-purpose choice for rifle or shotgun loading.
- The description emphasizes short-barreled and concealed-carry handguns, which suggests it is more specialized than a broad all-around powder.
- As a super-fast burning powder, it is intended for a specific loading role rather than slower-burning applications.
- The 5 lb package may be more than some reloaders need if they only load a few handgun calibers occasionally.
Suggested Comparisons
- Handgun powder
- Smokeless powder
- Reloading components
- Concealed carry handgun loads
Suggested Accessories
- Powder scale
- Powder measure
- Reloading press
- Reloading manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of powder is Accurate No. 2?
Accurate No. 2 is described as a super-fast burning, double-base spherical handgun powder.
What handgun applications is this powder intended for?
It is described as suitable for a wide range of handgun applications, including short-barreled, concealed carry handguns.
Which cartridges are specifically mentioned for this powder?
The product description specifically mentions .32 Auto, .380 ACP, .38 Special, 9mmP, and .45.
Is this powder intended for rifles or shotguns as well?
The brand description says Accurate offers powders for handguns, rifles, and shotguns, but this specific product is described as a handgun powder.
Who makes this powder?
The manufacturer listed is Accurate Powder.