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2400
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Re: 2400
Me, too. I've been shooting them for a few years and I'm glad they're back in production and available again.Bugs wrote:I use 158gn Zero JHP's. Love those Zero's.
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H006M Big Boy Brass .357 - H001 Classic .22LR - Uberti / Taylors & Co. SmokeWagon .357 5.5" - Uberti / Taylors & Co. RanchHand .22LR 5.5"
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Re: 2400
I use 17.9 grs. & 240 gr XTP in my Big Boy 44 mag
One ragged hole at 50 yds.
RP
One ragged hole at 50 yds.
RP
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H001, H006, H012
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Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
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Re: 2400
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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Any load data discussed by me is for entertainment purposes only. I can not condone or be responsible for it's use by others.
Re: 2400
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?
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
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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I can remember saying I'd never own a GLOCK,never own an AR15 and never get married. I found out that never is a long,long time!