Powder, not equipment

[XDROB]

I inherited some powders. One of them is Hercules 2400. I mostly load 45,45 long colt, 9, 380 and thinking about 38. Can I use this powder in any of these.

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[Winger Ed.]

2400 is a real favorite, especially with the bigger handgun loads.
You'll need at least a Lyman book to realize its full potential.

[Green Frog]

I've never used 2400 of any of those cartridges, only 357 and 44 Magnums, but from my results in them, I wouldn't be afraid to try it in 38 and 45 Colt. Be aware that it was designed as a propellant for mid range rifle loads and when Elmer Keith started using it in handgun (revolver) loads, they were designed to be stout! I would not try to develop light target type loads with it, faster burning powders do so much better at that.

Froggie

[country gent]

2400 is a good powder usually reserved for magnum calibers buy I believe there is data for 38 spl ( +p ) and possibly 45 colt in the heavy loads.

How much did you get? it may be worth buying a caliber to load it in.

[DavidB56]

Ive used it in 45LC hunting loads, but in a Ruger Blackhawk only.

[XDROB]

2400 is a good powder usually reserved for magnum calibers buy I believe there is data for 38 spl ( +p ) and possibly 45 colt in the heavy loads.

How much did you get? it may be worth buying a caliber to load it in.

It's only about a pound of so. And it is old. Smells ok. So at this point I'm thinking that it isn't worth using. I do have a revolver that shoots both 45acp and 45 Long Colt. But I don't shoot any magnum loads at all. So it might become grass food.

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[onelight]

I don't shoot much 2400 any more but keep a few pounds around along with 296 and power pro 300 mp.
For when I get the itch for a Big Bang .
I would keep it if you trust where it came from .

[The Dar]

Here's some 45 Colt info from Alliant (formerly Hercules) for 2400. Loads listed are maximum, Alliant recommends starting 10% lower.

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...9&cartridge=36

[Martin Luber]

It doesn't spoil and it's a good cast boolet rifle powder. Give it to someone if you don't want it.

[XDROB]

Here's some 45 Colt info from Alliant (formerly Hercules) for 2400. Loads listed are maximum, Alliant recommends starting 10% lower.

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...9&cartridge=36

Thanks, I'll have to look at that. Gives a reason to get some new caliber dies like 45 long colt. Haha

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[Wayne Smith]

Or - it got it's name because it provided 2400fps in the original Hornet - and I mean the original in the early 1920's. Ever wanted one?

[perotter]

Worked great for my 45 LC(a modern gun). I think I've seen it listed for 38 Special, but no sure I've never used it in this round.

[3006guns]

It's only about a pound of so. And it is old. Smells ok. So at this point I'm thinking that it isn't worth using. I do have a revolver that shoots both 45acp and 45 Long Colt. But I don't shoot any magnum loads at all. So it might become grass food.

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Yeah, you're right. It has no business on your bench at all. Tell ya what......howsabout sending it to me prepaid? I'll be sure to dispose of it carefully...........

[j4570]

If you load 30 Carbine, it can be used for that