2400

[Squatch]

Who is using 2400 for 44 mag and 45/70? How is accuracy. I'm looking for a midrange powder to fill the gap between the real light cowboy stuff and hot loads like H110 and 5744.

[JEBar]

can't help with 2400, I've never used it .... for our 44 mag hunting loads we use H110 or W296 ... for our lower power, lead practice loads we use Bullseye

[Travlin]

I use 2400 for .44 magnum reloads when I want close to factory specs. If it was good enough for the father of the cartridge, E.K., it will work for me.

[Steve51]

I always used it for .357 magnum loads and .44 magnum loads. I have never used it for my .45-70 loads. I use 14.5 grains of 2400 in my .357 magnum loads and 19.6 grains of 2400 in my .44 magnum loads. My problem is finding 2400 powder. I have not been able to buy any around here for 2 years and have now run out of it.
I have been experimenting with Accurate Arms #9. Trying to find loads that have same POI at 50 yds. as the 2400 laods. I am finding this powder to be as accurate as 2400. My groups actually seem a little tighter with it. I am currently very close POI wise using 14.2 grains of AA#9 with my .357 magnum loads and 20.0 grains of AA#9 with my .44 magnum loads.
H4198 is the only powder I have used in the .45-70. I am very pleased with it and I don't use full house loads. I am happy using max load trap door loads.

[Bugs]

Like Steve I use 2400 for .357 with the same load 14.5 gn's. My lever gun loves it. I had to look long and hard to find 2400 and finally found a supply at a local gun store.

[Squatch]

Bass Pro shops had 2400 on the shelf the other day.

[Steve51]

Wife & I took a four day outing to Indiana and Kentucky last week. I stopped at several gun shops in both states and two shops had Alliant 2400 for sale on their shelves, so I have now restocked my supply of 2400.

[Twotone]

Hi Guys, what bullet are you using with the 2400? Is it possible to use 2400 in .357 with a cast bullet or is it best to use jacketed?

[Steve51]

I think there are several members here that shoot cast bullets in their Big Boy's but I don't know if they use 2400 powder.

For me, I stay with Hornady 158 grain XTP JHP bullets with 2400 in the .357 and use Hornady 240 grain XTP JHP bullets with 2400 in the .44 magnum.

[Jdl447]

Plenty of loads for.357 mag with 2400 and cast bullets.
Lyman cast bullet handbook is the place to start.

[Bugs]

I use 158gn Zero JHP's. Love those Zero's.

[CT_Shooter]

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.

[Bugs]

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

[Vaquero]

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

RP

[MapleHill]

2400 is top notch 44 and 357 powder

[Travlin]

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

[Squatch]

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

[Mgderf]

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?

[Squatch]

I'd call Alliant.

[Abnermal]

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.