What is alliant 2400 powder good for?
Handgun Powders Legendary for its performance in . 44 magnum and other magnum pistol loads. Originally developed for the . 22 Hornet, it’s also the shooter’s choice for .
Is Alliant 2400 powder the same as Hercules 2400?
They are indeed the same powder. I have been using it for years, and when the switch from Hercules to Alliant took place, I found no more difference in performance than you get from lot to lot.
Who makes 2400 gunpowder?
Alliant 2400: Versatile Magnum Pistol Powder.
Who makes Hercules 2400?
Some of the more recent gunpowders marketed to reloaders include the brand names “Bullseye”, “2400”, “Reloder”, “Unique”, and “Red Dot”. These gunpowders are still being manufactured by Alliant Techsystems Inc.
When did Hercules become Alliant?
Hercules sold the powder business to Alliant in 1995 and the remainder of the company to Ashland in 2008.
Is 2400 a ball powder?
2400 is just about like a ball powder, so it does meter good. It also burns clean, if one doesn’t try to use it for weenie loads. 2400 is the finest magnum handgun powder ever made.
Who owns Alliant Powder?
Vista Outdoor
Alliant Powder is part of Vista Outdoor.
What is Hercules 2400 smokeless powder used for?
An optimum load for magnum handgun calibers like the 44 Remington Magnum, 2400 smokeless powder has become legendary in reloading for magnum handguns. Originally developed for the 22 Hornet, 2400 can also be used in loads for the 218 Bee and 410 Bore shotgun.
Did DuPont own Hercules?
DuPont acquired the trade name Hercules during a consolidation of regional explosives manufacturers after the Civil War. In 1906 a former employee complained to the U.S. Department of Justice that DuPont had acquired a monopoly in the making of military smokeless explosives.
Why is there no Alliant powder?
Didn’t you get the memo? Alliant and Hodgdon are to busy making powder for ammo companies to worry about producing reloading powder to the minority of shooters. Once all stores have a normal stock of new ammo on their shelves. And most of the supply houses are full of new ammo stock for the stores.
Is Alliant still making powder?
Alliant Powder continues a long and proud tradition of producing America’s best and most popular smokeless powders.
Is 357 Mag brass compatible with 2400 brass?
2400 and 357 mag were made for each other. 2400 is THE 347 powder There are many powders that work well with the 357 especially if you do not want barn burning full house magnum loads. You can download 357 mag brass to 38 special or 38 +P very easily. (HP 38, Unique and many others)
What powder for 357 Mags?
The 357 is in there. There are many powders that work well with the 357 especially if you do not want barn burning full house magnum loads. You can download 357 mag brass to 38 special or 38 +P very easily. (HP 38, Unique and many others) I have used 2400, H110, and AA #9. I do prefer the AA #9 on my 357 hunting loads.
How many grains of 2400 for 1450 FPS?
For an all around load I use 12.5 grains of 2400 for 1150 to 1200 fps depending on barrel length. The full power load uses the same bullet and 15 grains of 2400. This gives 1450 fps from my 6″ M28. I only shoot this heavy load in S&W “N” frame .357s. cast 168 gr SWC pushed by 13.5 grs. of #2400……..Does everything I need a 357 to do.
What size Hornady XTP for 357?
2400 with a 158gr Hornady XTP works great in all my 357s. For years ALL my .357’s have eaten is my cast 168 gr SWC pushed by 13.5 grs. of #2400……..Does everything I need a 357 to do. Has even killed 2 deer. One with a 4″ mdl 28. The other with a 4″ mdl. 19. Click to expand… That and Accurate #9 works for me mate.
