I was able to get a pound of Accurate #7 recently. I use #2 and #5, and saw the thread on #9, but don’t recall seeing much about #7. Please chime in if you use it and give me your 2 cents. Thanks.
Accurate #7
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AA#7 is the preemo powder for 9mm IMHO. I haven't used it for anything else. From sub-sonic 147 grain to +P 115 grain loads, it's worked great.
mr surveyor
SP-101
I've used AA#7 in 45auto, 9mm, 357mag and 30-30 with cast boolits. I always keep AA#7 on hand since it's a little faster than #9 it tends to work better in my 3" SP-101 (357mag). And after discovering the joy of shooting cast boolits in the 30-30 with "pistol powders", AA#7 has become my favorite just slightly edging out A-2400 and Unique. I use more AA#9 than anything else, but I always have the AA powders 2,5,7 and 9 on hand ... more so now since Alliant powders (specifically Unique and A-2400) are very scarce.
So, I'm another fan of AA#7
jd
So, I'm another fan of AA#7
jd
mr surveyor
SP-101
forgot to mention I also have loads for 44 mag and 44 spl that use AA#7, mainly with cast bullets (which is over 90% of what I shoot).
To me, AA#7 is kinda like Unique in it's versatility .... it may not be the "best" in anything, but it will work well in a whole lot of things. Actually, I found that it may actually be better in my 3" SP-101, 357 mag, as it has a faster burn rate than my favorite (AA#9) and tends to have a more complete powder burn and a lot less muzzle flash - with slightly lower velocity from the 3" barrel. Just my experiences.
jd
To me, AA#7 is kinda like Unique in it's versatility .... it may not be the "best" in anything, but it will work well in a whole lot of things. Actually, I found that it may actually be better in my 3" SP-101, 357 mag, as it has a faster burn rate than my favorite (AA#9) and tends to have a more complete powder burn and a lot less muzzle flash - with slightly lower velocity from the 3" barrel. Just my experiences.
jd
IIRC, AA#7 was developed FOR the 9mm giving proper volume for load to fill the case w/o being compressed or leaving an air pocket.
. Appears that is all I ran tests for with this powder. YMMV of course.... AA#5 worked better for my applications.
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OP
Thanks for the replies so far. I may use it in 9mm eventually (been buying my SP primers with 9mm cases, powder and bullets attached recently). Will probably try it soon in 45 acp and 38 special.
Big difference between internal ballistics of 45 vs 9mm. I'm not sure how #7 will work with the bigger bore and corresponding gas generation requirements.
mr surveyor
SP-101
The LEE 2nd ed. lists Accurate #7 first in the lists for 9mm (115 gr cast or jacketed) and for .45 acp (230 gr cast or jacketed). I do reload and shoot both of those, a lot less than revolvers and lever guns, and AA#7 has always worked well in the "bottom feeders" for me.
jd
jd
AA #7 (and 5 and 9)… love them. Meter well and shoot cleanly in my guns.
