What is Alliant 2400 good for?

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.

What is Herco powder used for?

Actively used since the 1920’s, Alliant Herco powder is perfect for high base hunting loads in upland game and magnum handgun loads. It is a time tested powder for all heavy shotshell loads (10, 12, 16, 20, and 28 ga. target loads) and a great addition to any reloader’s bench.

What is Hercules 2400 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.

When did Hercules become Alliant?

Hercules sold the powder business to Alliant in 1995 and the remainder of the company to Ashland in 2008.

Who makes Bullseye powder?

Alliant Powder’s
As America’s most well known powder, Alliant Powder’s® Bullseye® smokeless pistol powder has been designed to promote both accuracy and consistency in your handgun loads.

Is Alliant still making powder?

Hodgdon, The Brand That’s True®, is pleased to announce we will be a Distributor of Alliant Powder for 2019. Hodgdon currently distributes smokeless powders under the Hodgdon, IMR® and Winchester® Smokeless Propellant brand names.

Did Alliant powder buy Hercules powder?

Is Herco a good powder?

Registered. Herco is a decent powder for 12 gauge loads but not for loads under 1 1/8 ounce.

What is blue dot powder good for?

Alliant Blue Dot powder is the premium choice for magnum shotshell loads, giving some of the highest velocities within its pressure ranges. This smokeless magnum powder can also be used for magnum 10,12,16,20, and 28 gauge shotshell loads with superior consistency for accurate hunting loads.