[parker51]

I've got about 7lbs of Hercules 2400 that I would like to use up this Summer in some type of rifle load if possible. I know it works okay in magnum pistol rounds but was hoping to find a good rifle load if possible. I have a Ruger Red Hawk in 44 Magnum but it would take me 10 years to shoot this much powder in this gun. I alos have a Ruger 44 Magnum carbine that I'm pretty sure will work with this powder but again this isn't one of my favorite range guns. I recently read some posts on other sites where folks claim they use this powder in other rifle calibers (45-70 and .223). Has anyone ever tried this powder for loading .243 or .308? Do you think it would work in a Winchester 243 WSSM? Any suggestions for use (besides fertilizer)? Thanks!

[243winxb]

1999 Alliant Powder gudie - 308win-Sierra 150 gr spitz-2.600" minimum OAL-2400-25.0gr maximum-Fed 210 primer-2215fps- Brass Federal-36,700 CUP-24" barrel. There are other loads for 223&45-70 & 30-06 &458win mag. 222rem-7mmbr rem-7mm/08-30/30-35rem- Contact Alliant for data> http://www.alliantpowder.com/questions/default.aspx

[Walkalong]

Do you think it would work in a Winchester 243 WSSM? I wouldn't think so. Checked Alliants Website (http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/default.aspx)?

[parker51]

I wouldn't think so. Checked Alliants Website (http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/default.aspx)?
I figure you're right. I fired off an e-mail to Alliant to see if they recommend using this powder in any rifle loads. If not, I'll be loading a lot of 44 magnum rounds over the next several months. Thanks for the input.

[parker51]

1999 Alliant Powder gudie - 308win-Sierra 150 gr spitz-2.600" minimum OAL-2400-25.0gr maximum-Fed 210 primer-2215fps- Brass Federal-36,700 CUP-24" barrel.

Thank you! I may give this one a try once I hear back from Alliant.

[Maj Dad]

If you're considering lead bullet loads, the horizon just broadened for you... Check the manuals - it's my standard cast boolit powder in 30-06, 30-40 & 308; 303 & 8mm as well. As you mentioned, it's great for 44 mag, and also for 44-40. Before you put in on the tomatoes, PM me & we'll work out a swap for some Miracle-Gro... ;)