alliant 2400

[500Linebaughbuck]

Today, I loaded up some 2400(22.0, 22.5, 23.0, 23.5 and 24.0gr) and dacron batting under a 300gr saeco fn gc in my 444 marlin. I know that I use 25.5gr of 2400 and a tuft of dacron under a 280gr wfn gc and it WILL kill deer under 100 or so yards. I am wishing that they go around 1500-1600fps but I'd take accuracy over fps anyday. I'll have to wait to chrony it( i shot the chrony). i know it will be light-medium "kicking" round but that what I want it to be. I have about 12-13lbs of 2400, so I'll use it in my 444. My 444 is a tc encore and 24" MGM barrel(1 in 20" twist). I'm guessing that 24 or 25 gr of 2400 under 300gr boolit is good enough pressure-wise(psi). I have shot 22.0gr of 2400 with a tuft of dacron under a 300gr boolit and the cases looked good. There was no primer being pushed out, cratering....and I was pleased that there was no powder residue left on the outside of the cases. there was no dacron left too. I looked inside of the barrel and found it clean and "ring"less. It "kicked" about as much as a 243 will.

Now if the weather co-operates(which it won't), I'll shoot some groups.

https://i.imgur.com/IbO3cJq.jpg?1

[Tatume]

Have you tried 2400 without the filler?

[Edward]

I have in my 1895 /1874 45 C Sharps and assorted 300-30/ 35/308/30-06 you get the picture and BIG difference ! Groups /SD /much better guess with dacron that"s why I listen to Larry Gibson , all you need to know (read Larrys experiences/recommendations ) about dacron applications and the benefits . Also what not to use it in/ and no need for gas checks with reduced loads. Ed

[earlmck]

QuickLoad thinks your 24 grains should give a bit over 1600 fps and still under 22k psi. So QL thinks you have a nice mild load there, for whatever you think that's worth.

[500Linebaughbuck]

Tatume,
no, i haven't. i'm a Larry Gibson believer :bigsmyl2:. i loaded up some 280gr wfn gc over 25.0(or was it 25.5?)gr of 2400 with and without dacron. without dacron were 1 1/2 - 2 3/4" at 100 yards. with dacron were 1/2 - 3/4" at 100 yards. 5 shots/ bench. i was and am impressed!!


Edward,
is there someplace to go to praise Larry Gibson and His works? :grin:


earlmck,
thank you, i'm looking for mild kicking deer load.

[Tatume]

My experience is the opposite. I no longer use or recommend fillers of any kind, as I find them detrimental to accuracy.

[Rcmaveric]

I don't use fillers with my loads. The host of internet proverbs conflict so i choose not to. Surprisingly most accurate loads are in 2400 though.

Don't forget to post your results after the range visit. :guntootsmiley:

[500Linebaughbuck]

it does for me!!!