2400 rifle powder

[hedgehorn]

Hi,
I have an old can of 2400 and on the can it says 2400 "Rifle Powder" Is this the same 2400 we all know and love now? :-|

[TCLouis]

Just remember the can is likely to be as valuable as the powder.

[hedgehorn]

Yes the can is perfect. Has a little round top on it that you push in on the center to open it. Very unique. ;)

[Guesser]

nonononono!!!! Unique was another powder in the same style can with different markings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just had to say that--------thanks for providing me the opportunity.

[hedgehorn]

;) I knew that was coming

[Gee_Wizz01]

I sure wish I would have saved all those little cubical cans! I think the only one I have left is a Bullseye can.

G

[stubshaft]

2400 got it's start as THE powder for the 22 Hornet. It was the first powder to send a boolit out at the phenominal speed of...2400fps.

[hedgehorn]

Right on Stubshaft. I someday will have a Hornet!

[Blammer]

I have a few of those cubical cans. Where can I sell them and make money?

I had 2 of them with 2400 in them, new unopened. Well now they are opened and empty. :)

[Jaybird62]

I've got several BL-C2 cans like that, too.

[Rocky Raab]

I have original factory load brochures for 2400 and Unique. I was amazed to learn that they were BOTH thought of as powders for rifle. Unique was considered a "gallery load" powder for the 30-06 and other like-sized cases.

Nothing much changes, except that we now think reduced rifle loads using Unique are a new idea!

[cast-n-blast]

2400 was developed for the .22 hornet. I believe Towsend Whelen had a hand in it. He wanted a powder to drive a .22 hornet bullet 2400 fps, hence 2400. Can't remember where I read this.

[Dollar Bill]

A report in the 1930s RIFLEMAN states that Whelen pushed Hercules to have a new powder manufactured. And it was named 2400 because it would generate 2400 plus fps from the Hornet rifles with 45 grain bullets.

http://www.lasc.us/TaylorPACO22Hornet.htm

[Baron von Trollwhack]

Believe it or not I still have the bag from the first 5 pounds of 4831 in bulk I ever bought. It is still like you got it yesterday. I'll send it postpaid to you in the lower 48 for $12.

*Gotta have some fun in a serious business, eh? BvT

[DLCTEX]

I have a cardboard canister for 50# 4831 that still has about 20# of powder in good condition still in it. I also have 2 one # cans for Alcan 7, and 1 for Alcan 8 powder. These are square 1# cans with a friction fit lid about 1 1/4" dia. The cans are in great condition. The powder is still good. I also have an 8# canister for Alcan 7. Where is the market for these and what are they worth?

[geargnasher]

DLC, you can bring it to the hill country and let me till it into my spring garden!:mrgreen:

Gear

[mpmarty]

Wish I'd kept some HiVel#2 powder in those square cans. Wish I could still buy it. Great powder

[DLCTEX]

No Gear, I'm talking about selling only the metal cans, hopefully for lots of money.:mrgreen: The powder was shot in my pistols and worked very well, wish I had more. Unless your soil is iron poor the cans won't do your garden much good. Our good red dirt is rich in iron.

[JIMinPHX]

Just remember the can is likely to be as valuable as the powder.

If you would like to trade me a pound of powder for my empty can, just let me know.