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April 19, 2024, 05:00 PM | #1 |
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Aliant Sport Pistol reloading powder
Does anyone have experience with this powder reloading .40 S&W 180 gr Bullets? Couldn't find my usual Power Pistol powder and would like to know if this will work. Not much reloading date on this powder in my books! Thanks!
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April 19, 2024, 06:24 PM | #2 |
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What is the purpose of the ammunition you intend to load?
I don't have experience with Sport Pistol; but, I have a lot of experience with Power Pistol. Judging by Alliant's description, I would guess that Sport Pistol's burn rate is a good deal faster than Power Pistol. If such is the case, I doubt if it'll do whatever your intended purpose is - assuming your use of Power Pistol is proper. 180 grain bullets are "heavy for caliber," as the expression goes. Using Sport Pistol may indicate dropping to a 165. Again, speculating at bit. I know that Alliant sure wants us all to buy Sport Pistol. They are definitely pushing it. I believe it is available at my LGS's too (but so is PP). It's probably economical to produce, so the profit margin is broad. Just a guess.
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May 1, 2024, 11:23 PM | #3 |
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+1 on Nick's post, but plated 155 gr would be better. Sport Pistol is a target competition (fast) powder. I looked at SP load data, and "passed". Longshot will handle the 180's.
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