Powder Valley

[Pablo 5959]

Did anyone mention that Powder Valley has 8#’s of Allient 2400?
It’s been a long time.
https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/product/alliant-2400/

[405grain]

Thanks Pablo: I could certainly use some 2400, but right now Christmas has put my wallet on a diet. It's good to see that it's starting to come back.

[gwpercle]

Thanks Pablo: I could certainly use some 2400, but right now Christmas has put my wallet on a diet. It's good to see that it's starting to come back.

Let the wife know where she can buy your Christmas Present ... a few taps on the key's and she's done shopping !
My wife loves it when I let her know about presents I really need / want ... I got plenty of under wear and ties ... get me something I need !
Gary

[huntinlever]

I've got a pound of 5744 and 4198, but before I bite the bullet on 8# - great for moderate 45-70 loads, 1400 fps or so, yes?

[huntinlever]

<<Bump.>>, With a pound each of 4198 and 5744, I've got several hundred shells, but it would be nice to know 2400 is solid enough to buy 8# and be done with it. Any thoughts, or would you who know the powder/45-70 advise waiting until 1# jars of 2400 are available, test and buy accordingly?

[Pereira]

<<Bump.>>, With a pound each of 4198 and 5744, I've got several hundred shells, but it would be nice to know 2400 is solid enough to buy 8# and be done with it. Any thoughts, or would you who know the powder/45-70 advise waiting until 1# jars of 2400 are available, test and buy accordingly?

I don't shoot/load for the 45-70, but would think it would be good for some light recoiling plinking loads.
I load a 325+gr cast over 25 grs, of 2400 in the 444 brass.
Light recoil, and slaps a 12x24 inch and 3/8's thick gong at 50-60 yds. with authority.

RP

[huntinlever]

I don't shoot/load for the 45-70, but would think it would be good for some light recoiling plinking loads.
I load a 325+gr cast over 25 grs, of 2400 in the 444 brass.
Light recoil, and slaps a 12x24 inch and 3/8's thick gong at 50-60 yds. with authority.

RP

Thanks for that, RP. All my stuff is for hunting loads, but still, looking to pull it back from my hot-loading days of 39.7 grains 4198. I know 5744 and 2400 have both been highly praised for lighter loads in the 45-70, just seeking a bit more input re hunting loads of around 1350-1450 fps and the 2400, before committing to 8 pounds. Probably best just to wait until a pound comes out and test it but......well, 8 pounds of beautiful powder is just sitting there...

[Pereira]

Thanks for that, RP. All my stuff is for hunting loads, but still, looking to pull it back from my hot-loading days of 39.7 grains 4198. I know 5744 and 2400 have both been highly praised for lighter loads in the 45-70, just seeking a bit more input re hunting loads of around 1350-1450 fps and the 2400, before committing to 8 pounds. Probably best just to wait until a pound comes out and test it but......well, 8 pounds of beautiful powder is just sitting there...

I don't own a chrony, so I have no idea of the velocity of that load.
But I'd bet that it would take deer and/or like size game no problem at reasonable distances.
I've carried the 444P with that load, but as of yet haven't had the chance to test.
But I will at some point.
Good luck.

RP

[Wag]

Nice to know. I could use some.

--Wag--

[lotech]

I just bought some 5744 from Powder Valley. They haven't had that one in stock in quite a while.

[Pablo 5959]

2400, is back up at PV. $248. For#8.

[Wheelguns 1961]

I just found a powder valley receipt from nov. 2019. It had a #8 of 2400 on it. It was $143.89

[Pablo 5959]

I just found a powder valley receipt from nov. 2019. It had a #8 of 2400 on it. It was $143.89

Yeah, I know. It’s still good to see it on the shelf.

[Loudenboomer]

Was hoping for Reloader 33 to arrive with that shipment.

[Ed_Shot]

As of one minute ago Natchez has 1# and 8# bottles of Alliant Bullseye in stock. Several well known on-line vendors had Alliant Powder products available this morning.....saw the heads-up on ShotgunWorld.com.

[Green Frog]

I was at a little Gun Show in Central VA Saturday and was pleased to see a fair amount of powder there. Good variety too, but at prices pushing $50/lb, it was not that attractive. Primers were being sold by the hundred for about $17/sleeve or so. They were not all that abundant either.

[ndnchf]

I was at a little Gun Show in Central VA Saturday and was pleased to see a fair amount of powder there. Good variety too, but at prices pushing $50/lb, it was not that attractive. Primers were being sold by the hundred for about $17/sleeve or so. They were not all that abundant either.

I was at the Fredericksburg VA gun show on Saturday. I saw a similar price range for powders and primers around $150/1000. But one guy had primers for $90/1000. I bought a box of Federal small pistol from him. 2 years ago that seemed crazy, now it seems like a good deal

[missionary5155]

We look at PV regular and have bought alot there over the years.

[Shawlerbrook]

Powder Valley had a pretty fair selection of powders when I last looked at the new normal prices.

[Rattlesnake Charlie]

Powder Valley has Servicios Aventuras Small Pistol Primers for $79.99 per thousand. Has anyone used these primers? If so, results satisfactory or otherwise?