Alcan 9456

[Josh]

Does anyone have data using this powder? Is it ok to use as a cast bullet powder like the label suggests? I wanted the collective input on this before i started putting it in rifles or heck even pistols.

 

[Ben]

Does anyone have data using this powder?

Data for what ?

 

[Josh]

Does anyone have data using this powder?

Data for what ?

Load data, for anything.

 

[Ben]

You can go to accurate's web page and view their reloading manual, there are quite a few loads there for AA 5744.

http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/WP_LoadSpec_1-23-14.pdf

Here is data for the 30-06 with cast bullets ;



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[Josh]

Well I have the Lyman manual which has tons of data for AA5744, I guess my question is: How do you make the bridge between the Alcan and Accurate? Jeff at GI didn't do any scientific testing.

 

[Ben]

How do you make the bridge between the Alcan and Accurate?


If they didn't want people using 5744 data, why would they write that on the label of the powder ?

 

[Brad]

With surplus powder that is how it works. You start low for the suggested data powder and pay attention.
My WC820 says use H110 data, I find it behaves more like AA9 so that is what I treat it as.
A chronograph can really help.

 

[Ben]

Exactly, start with suggested loads , watch your chrony and progress with caution.

 

[Rick]

Perhaps data for 5744? I agree, if Alcan didn't want 5744 data used with that powder it wouldn't be on the label.

 

[Pistolero]

I doubt Alcan (defunct for years, I think) had anything to do with the
label, but the salvager did.

Start with 5744 data and a bit lower than normal starting and chrono to see
how it goes. Normal drill with surplus/salvaged powders.

Bill

 

[JonB]

I got some Alcan 9450 from Jeff. He said it's similar to SR4759.
Yep, I used data from Lyman CBHB#4 for SR4759 and started a bit low.
My chrony said I was within 100fps to book data.

 

[Pistolero]

Heck, sometimes the stuff with the real label on it won't run any
closer than that to book data!

Bill

 

[Josh]

Thanks JonB, I will work up some loads for the 45-70 once I get the 30-06 took care of.