08 October 2011, 03:32
mstarlingHerc 2400 and Alliant 2400
Guys,
Been burning the old Hercules 2400 and is almost gone. Have a couple of pounds of Alliant 2400 to work on next.
Anyone notice any significant difference between the old and new stuff ... beyond lot to lot variation?
Thanks,
08 October 2011, 08:11
ramrod340I didn't see any difference.
08 October 2011, 09:24
N E 450 No2Mike
That is a good question. Most everybody says the newer 2400 is a little faster than the 0ld 2400.
However some report no differences...
I am still using 2400 I bought in 1993.

You guys do not laugh... I am using Unique I bought in 1981...

Both powders still push the bullet out of the barrel... Most of the time.

08 October 2011, 09:38
mstarlingN E 450 No2,
I do understand. I think the old 2400 is that old ... just abt out of it though. I have green dot, herco and unique that old. Still burns fine.
Best to rechrono some test loads before doing a full run of subs I think.
Thanks!
09 October 2011, 15:23
Mke / TxWell it might be a while before I need to worry about it, I just opened up an 8#'er from '93 myself, and am only using it in cast revolver loads. So far the heaviest charge has been 16grs.
I might grab up some of the newer stuff to be there when it's gone though. Never know how the folks on the hill might change things.
13 October 2011, 17:24
Hamourkillerquote:
Originally posted by mstarling:
Guys,
Been burning the old Hercules 2400 and is almost gone. Have a couple of pounds of Alliant 2400 to work on next.
Anyone notice any significant difference between the old and new stuff ... beyond lot to lot variation?
Thanks,
mstarling, I have noticed no difference. I have gone through the same change as you very recently. The difference from lot to lot is still there, so buy in bulk and have fun!
Hank