Snakeoil
Well-Known Member
I just bought 3 lbs of the subject powder. I normally shoot 2400 in reduced .30-06 loads. 2400 has proven to be a great powder for reduced cast bullet loads in various calibers. Unfortunately, finding 2400 is close to impossible these days.
I've recently read up on the SW Heavy Pistol and see that it is very close to Accurate No. 9. My guess is it is the same stuff, just made in CZ. The Powder Valley site and the SW site both say that the powder is similar in burn rate to No. 9 and in application to No. 9 and 2400.
Has anyone tried this yet in reduced cast bullet rifle loads? I'm looking for a starting charge. If I cannot find one, I'll interpolate using .44 mag loads/vel/pressures for the 3 powders to come up with a starting load.
Happy to share anything I learn here as I go down the load development road.
regards,
Rob
I've recently read up on the SW Heavy Pistol and see that it is very close to Accurate No. 9. My guess is it is the same stuff, just made in CZ. The Powder Valley site and the SW site both say that the powder is similar in burn rate to No. 9 and in application to No. 9 and 2400.
Has anyone tried this yet in reduced cast bullet rifle loads? I'm looking for a starting charge. If I cannot find one, I'll interpolate using .44 mag loads/vel/pressures for the 3 powders to come up with a starting load.
Happy to share anything I learn here as I go down the load development road.
regards,
Rob