SNPE Vectan SP 13
This is a two-base special powder for cases with the largest capacity such as the .300 Pegasus, .338 Excalibur, .50BMG and the like. In these large… Read more about SP 13
Burn rate: 0.2Rifle calibers
VECTAN Load Data
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We have load data for the following VECTAN powders:
SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000
Vectan Tubal 8000 is a French-manufactured smokeless propellant produced by Eurenco, designed primarily for large-caliber rifle cartridges and magnum… Read more about Tu 8000
Burn rate: 2Rifle calibers
SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000
A distinct magnum powder for large cases with medium-weight bullets and a relatively small bullet diameter, i.e. from the 6.5x68, through the 7x64… Read more about Tu 7000
Burn rate: 2.4Rifle calibers
SNPE Vectan SP 11
This is a very flexible powder that can be used in a wide range. It has been extensively tested by the manufacturer and was just as convincing in… Read more about SP 11
Burn rate: 3Rifle calibers
SNPE Vectan SP 7
A wide range of rifle powders, ranging from the .222 Rem to medium calibers such as .30-30 Win., 7x57, 7x64, .303 British, to Magnum calibers such as… Read more about SP 7
Burn rate: 3.2Rifle calibers
SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000
This is where slower powders come into play. In calibers like 7x64, .30-06, .280 Rem., etc., the case can be filled almost to the brim, which… Read more about Tu 5000
Burn rate: 3.4Rifle calibers
SNPE Vectan SP 9
This is a two-base ball powder that is particularly suitable for the .243 Winchester, .30-30 Winchester and .308 Winchester calibres.
Burn rate: 4.2Rifle calibers
SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000
A very flexible powder that mainly covers the middle range: i.e. medium bullet weights with average loads, in many calibers, from the .243 Winchester… Read more about Tu 3000
Burn rate: 4.8Rifle calibers
SNPE Vectan SP 10
Slightly slower than Tubal 3000. Suitable for slightly heavier bullets in the smaller calibers and with higher power for large-volume cases with… Read more about SP 10
Burn rate: 5.2Rifle calibers
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
Ba6 1/2 : it is the slowest powder of this range. It was specially designed for handguns Magnum , it is also perfectly adapted to reload small rifle… Read more about BA6 1/2
Burn rate: 6.2Rifle calibersHandgun calibers
SNPE Vectan SP 2
Vectan SP-2 Practical is a double-base (NC) handgun powder with a medium–fast burn rate, formulated to sit between Vectan’s Ba-9 and SP-3 types. It’s… Read more about SP 2
Burn rate: 6.4Handgun calibers
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
Ba7 1/2 : created to extend reloading possibilities. It gives excellent results for 9mm Luger, 10mm Auto, and .45ACP
Burn rate: 7Handgun calibers
SNPE Vectan A0
This powder burns a little slower than Ba 9 and is also a little more versatile. In some pods, the charge can be increased moderately without… Read more about A0
Burn rate: 7.2Handgun calibers
SNPE Vectan BA 9
The powder was first made for the 9 mm Parabellum. It is suitable for medium handgun cartridges. Since it is of relatively high energy yield, it… Read more about BA 9
Burn rate: 7.4Handgun calibers
SNPE Vectan A1
Vectan A1 is a fast-burning, single-base nitrocellulose powder manufactured by the French propellant company Eurenco (formerly SNPE). It sits at the… Read more about A1
Burn rate: 8Handgun calibers
SNPE Vectan SP 3
SNPE Vectan SP3 is a single-base, extruded nitrocellulose rifle powder produced in France. The "SNPE" designation refers to Société Nationale des… Read more about SP 3
Burn rate: 8.5Rifle calibersHandgun calibers
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2
Ba9 1/2 : this new powder between Shooters World traditional Ba10 and Ba9 covers a wide range of calibers and is perfectly adapted to the 9 x 19mm… Read more about BA9 1/2
Burn rate: 9Handgun calibers
SNPE Vectan BA10
This range is particularly adapted for handgun reloading. All the powders of this range are absolutely clean burning and have now the same… Read more about BA10
Burn rate: 9.4Handgun calibers
Burn rate is a relative scale: lower values burn slower, higher values burn faster.
Sample VECTAN load data
A cross-section of calculated VECTAN loads from our database, covering different calibers and bullets. Open a powder or caliber to see the full load tables.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
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Popular load data
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- .30-06 Spring. 6,497 loads
- .30 R Blaser 6,020 loads
- .300 WSM 5,989 loads
- .308 Norma Mag. 5,857 loads
- .308 Win. 5,766 loads
- 7.5 x 55 Swiss 5,574 loads
- .308 Win. Ackley Improved 5,501 loads
- .300 Win. Mag. 5,193 loads
- .300 PRC 5,074 loads
- .300 Blaser Mag. 5,046 loads
- .300 Weath. Mag. 4,917 loads
- .30 Fl. N.E. Purdey 4,504 loads
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Frequently asked questions about VECTAN powders
This page lists 18 VECTAN powders with load data: SNPE Vectan SP 13, SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000, SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000, SNPE Vectan SP 11, SNPE Vectan SP 7, SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000, SNPE Vectan SP 9, SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000, SNPE Vectan SP 10, SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2, SNPE Vectan SP 2, SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2, SNPE Vectan A0, SNPE Vectan BA 9, SNPE Vectan A1, SNPE Vectan SP 3, SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2, SNPE Vectan BA10.
SNPE Vectan SP 13 has the slowest burn rate at 0.2, and SNPE Vectan BA10 the fastest at 9.4. Lower values burn slower.
We hold load data using VECTAN powders for 445 calibers. The most common ones are .30-06 Spring., .30 R Blaser, .300 WSM, .308 Norma Mag., .308 Win., 7.5 x 55 Swiss, .308 Win. Ackley Improved, .300 Win. Mag..
None of the VECTAN powders in our data is currently flagged for subsonic loads.
Currently 322,339 load records using VECTAN powders, spread across 445 calibers.
The values are calculated with an inner-ballistics engine across the full charge range and cross-checked against VECTAN product data. They are reference data for experienced handloaders: always start at the minimum charge, work up carefully and cross-check against current published data before firing.