ALLIANT POWER PRO 300 MP, Who likes it?

[Cascade1911]

Just came across it. Have never used it. According to Alliant it leaps tall building in a single bound. My main magnum powder has been 2400, primarily .357 magnum but also some .44 magnum. I've also used W296 but for me I seem to get more recoil and I believe more pressure (cases split sooner, harder extraction) for the same muzzle velocity.

So how many of you use this stuff, for what and what are your opinions?

 

[rclark]

Get the lastest handloader magazine.... A good article in there on the powder.

I don't use it, so no comment.

 

[Para Cassatt]

I haven't used much of it yet but if you go to Alliant's site you'll see that the awesome 357 numbers were acheived with a 10" barrel. I am thinking it will prove to be a terrific powder for TC's handguns, 22 Hornets & similar small rifle cartridges and pistol caliber carbines. Time will tell.

 

[joneb]

I hear it meters like baby powder so if you can get it in the case it does pretty well.
I will wait and see on this one.

 

[FrankenMauser]

I have been meaning to try some, but have only seen it ONCE. ...and I couldn't justify the expense, that one time.

I believe Sevens uses it, and there have been several Handloader articles on it.

 

[abber]

I have shot only 200 rounds using this powder so far. I love it, though. Quite powerful, nice report, and good accuracy. Not economical, but if you want power, try it out.

 

[Poodleshooter]

What's the grain size like-fine ball like 296/H110, or flake like 2400?

 

[abber]

A lot like 296.

 

[temmi]

I use it in the 480 Ruger

I like it but frankly have only shot about 40 rounds with it.


Snake

 

[Cascade1911]

Not economical, but if you want power, try it out

Thanks Abber,

I don't know what it's going for in the LGS but Powder Valley is charging the same price as 2400. Load data looks like they are calling for about 20% more powder but with increased power. for range/ plinking I use Bullseye and W231. I look to 2400 for power so it certainly looks interesting. What it does in a 4" barrel revolver is another story of course.

 

[thealex]

Loaded #5, Unique and Blue dot with no problems.