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Re: 2400

Post by Bugs » Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:41 pm

I use 158gn Zero JHP's. Love those Zero's.
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Re: 2400

Post by CT_Shooter » Sun Oct 01, 2017 5:57 pm

Bugs wrote:I use 158gn Zero JHP's. Love those Zero's.
Me, too. I've been shooting them for a few years and I'm glad they're back in production and available again.
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Re: 2400

Post by Bugs » Mon Oct 02, 2017 7:45 am

It only gets better. I picked up an 8 pound jug of Alliant 2400 Saturday. Guess what I'm doing today.
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Re: 2400

Post by Vaquero » Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:28 pm

I use 17.9 grs. & 240 gr XTP in my Big Boy 44 mag
One ragged hole at 50 yds.

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Re: 2400

Post by MapleHill » Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:46 am

2400 is top notch 44 and 357 powder
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Re: 2400

Post by Travlin » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:58 pm

E.K. The guy that was responsible for the .44 magnum used 2400 for his loads in that and the .357 and .41 mag.
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Re: 2400

Post by Squatch » Tue Dec 12, 2017 1:03 pm

Both Elmer and Skeeter Skelton were fans of 2400. I'll probably pick u a pound at the next gun show I go to.
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Re: 2400

Post by Mgderf » Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:56 pm

O.K. a 2400 question from a newb hand loader.
I have a couple pounds of Alliant 2400 that I have yet to try.
While at a gun show recently, I picked up a pound of Hercules 2400.
The can was unopened, and from a trusted source. He assured me that it was viable powder, having been properly stored.

I see older load books, and some new ones, that show loads for Hercules 2400.
Other manuals/online sources list Alliant loads, but I've yet to see the two listed together in the same manual.

I know Alliant bought out Hercules some time back, but has the formula changed significantly over time?
My biggest question is,
Can I use Alliant data with Hercules powder, and Hercules data with Alliant powder, or is this a bad idea?
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Re: 2400

Post by Squatch » Sat Jan 13, 2018 2:37 pm

I'd call Alliant.
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Re: 2400

Post by Abnermal » Sat Jan 13, 2018 3:29 pm

I'd call Sierra bullets at 1-800-223-8799 and ask for ballistics. I bet they have your answer. I have used that number many times It's their reloading question hotline. They have always treated me very well and have never steered me wrong.
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