Accurate 2700 – Hodgdon Powder Co.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.

Accurate 2700 powder sits in the medium burn-rate window—slower than fast pistol propellants, faster than magnum rifle charges—making it the workhorse choice for cartridges built around the 30-06 case family and similar medium-capacity designs. You’ll find Accurate 2700 dialed in for 30-06 Springfield, 22-250 Remington, 220 Swift, 243 Winchester, and the short-action Winchester Super Short Magnum line. The spherical geometry meters through powder measures with minimal variation shot-to-shot, and the double-base chemistry delivers consistent pressure curves whether you’re loading in July or January.

The Load Profile

Accurate Powders manufactures 2700 under ISO 9001 quality protocols in Western Powders’ St. Marks, Florida facility. Each lot undergoes ballistic verification against reference loads before release. The powder’s copper-based deterrent coating moderates burn rate and resists moisture, extending shelf life when stored in factory-sealed containers. Spherical kernels flow freely through volumetric measures—expect charge-weight standard deviations under 0.1 grains on calibrated progressive presses. This propellant pairs well with cup-and-core bullets in the 50–180-grain range across the supported calibers. Always cross-reference current load data from Accurate’s published manuals or independent sources; start at minimum listed charges and work up in 0.3-grain increments, watching for pressure signs on fired brass.

Specs at a Glance

Accurate 2700 occupies the same burn-rate slot as Hodgdon H414 and Winchester 760, making it a direct substitute in many published recipes. You’ll see optimal results in cartridges with case capacities between 45 and 65 grains H₂O—too slow for compact cases like the 223 Remington, too fast for overbore magnums like the 300 Weatherby. The spherical shape also makes 2700 a natural fit for automated progressive loaders used in high-volume match or varmint ammunition assembly. Check your state and local regulations before ordering; some jurisdictions impose additional storage or quantity restrictions on smokeless powders beyond federal ATF requirements.

Who It’s For

High-volume reloaders appreciate the metering consistency—progressive presses throw uniform charges without bridging or clumping. Competitive shooters loading for Service Rifle or F-Class TR divisions will find 2700 delivers sub-MOA accuracy in 30-06 and 308-parent wildcats when paired with match-grade bullets and neck-sized brass. Varmint hunters burning through 22-250 or 220 Swift loads benefit from the powder’s temperature stability and non-corrosive flash suppressant, which extends barrel life compared to older double-base formulations. If you’re assembling precision hunting ammunition for medium game at ranges out to 400 yards, 2700 provides the velocity needed for flat trajectories without excessive recoil or muzzle blast.