Author Topic: .410 Shortshells & Unique ? (Read 1452 times)

GypsmJim · « **on:** April 01, 2005, 02:19:36 PM »

Just started loading .410. All of my other shotshells and pistols use Unique. Hate to inventory a different powder for just a few rounds a year. Can Unique be used, and any suggestions for a formula?

TIA.

dakotashooter2 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2005, 11:39:31 AM »

I checked Alliant's web site and they do not have a listing for unique for the 410. They list 2400 and 410 for that application I believe unique is to slow for use in the 410. The 410 generally requires the use of the same powders used in MAGNUM handgun loads.

gino · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2005, 03:34:41 AM »

Quote from: dakotashooter2

I checked Alliant's web site and they do not have a listing for unique for the 410. They list 2400 and 410 for that application I believe unique is to slow for use in the 410. The 410 generally requires the use of the same powders used in MAGNUM handgun loads.

IIRC 2400 is a slower powder than Unique.
gino

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2005, 11:06:59 AM »

Slow is needed NOT fast. Unique is NOT for the .410. The traditional powders have been 2400 and the two 4227s. Now there is also W296, H110, Lil' Gun and I think one more even newer one.

dakotashooter2 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2005, 11:40:02 AM »

What Graybeard said... Sorry... thinking one thing and typing another. slow and fast both have 4 letters. Just another reason to remember to wear your seat belts. Head trama is a bitch, especially as you grow older.

.45 COLT · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2005, 03:30:04 AM »

Alliant has a new one for the .410, it's 410. Haven't heard anything, good or bad, about it yet.

Bob_K · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2005, 07:52:31 AM »

I've used some of the Alliant 410 powder. Seems pretty good in my STS and WW AA (old style) cases. Charge weight around 11.5 gr means it is a very economical load.