Description
Alliant Powder's 2400 is a versatile propellant known for its medium burn rate, making it ideal for magnum handgun loads. Favored by pistol enthusiasts, 2400 delivers consistent performance and is particularly prized for its applications in calibers such as 357 Magnum, 44 Magnum, and 22 Hornet. The physical form of this powder is a compact, fine-grain design that promotes excellent metering properties, ensuring precise and repeatable measurements with negligible variance in powder drop consistency. This characteristic is particularly beneficial for high-volume handloaders seeking accuracy and efficiency in their ammunition crafting process. 2400's temperature stability is commendable, allowing shooters to experience reliable performance across a range of environmental conditions without noticeable shifts in ballistics. This factor reduces the need for constant load adjustments when encountering diverse climates during shooting sessions. Load development with 2400 is straightforward, as it is well-documented within the handloading community, providing an array of tested recipes for various applications. The manufacturer, Alliant Powder, is respected for its quality and consistency, rendering 2400 a trusted choice among experienced reloaders seeking a balance of power, precision, and reliability in handgun ammunition.
Specifications
Burn Rate
6.2 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.873 g/cm³
Density
1.620 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Alliant 2400
Verified load data combinations using Alliant 2400.
.454 Casull Mag.
Speer .452 | 300gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot 300gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Barnes .451 | 225gr | Barnes XPB 225gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Barnes .451 | 275gr | Barnes XPB 275gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Barnes .451 | 325gr | Barnes Buster FN FB 325gr
.460 S&W Mag.
CamPro .451 | 230gr | CamPro HP 230gr
.460 S&W Mag.
CamPro .451 | 230gr | CamPro RN 230gr
.460 S&W Mag.
CamPro .452 | 250gr | CamPro RNFP 250gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Frontier Bullets .451 | 200gr | Frontier Bullets CMJ 200gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Geco .451 | 230gr | Geco FMJ 230gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Hornady .451 | 200gr | Hornady XTP 200gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Hornady .451 | 230gr | Hornady FMJ RN 230gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Hornady .452 | 240gr | Hornady XTP MAG 240gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Hornady .452 | 250gr | Hornady FTX 250gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Hornady .452 | 300gr | Hornady XTP MAG 300gr
.460 S&W Mag.
LEE .452 | 252gr | LEE Mold 452-252-SWC 252gr
.460 S&W Mag.
LEE .452 | 300gr | LEE Mold C452-300-RF 300gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Lehigh Defense .451 | 230gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing 230gr
.460 S&W Mag.
Lehigh Defense .452 | 240gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing 240gr
Subsonic Loads — Alliant 2400
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Alliant 2400.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr
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