ALLIANT POWDER for Sale
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Alliant Powder overview
Alliant Powder traces its roots to Hercules Powder Company and has supplied propellants to reloaders for decades. Its product line focuses on consistent, clean-burning powders for handgun, rifle, and shotgun loads. Alliant Powder remains a staple choice among handloaders seeking reliable performance across a wide range of cartridges.
Why Alliant Powder is a top choice
- Broad selection for handgun, rifle, and shotgun applications.
- Emphasis on consistency for repeatable handload performance.
- Clean-burning formulations that help reduce fouling.
- Long-standing reputation among competitive and recreational reloaders.
- Published load data to support safe reloading practices.
Key Alliant Powder variants
Alliant Unique
A versatile flake powder widely used for mid-range handgun loads and some light shotgun applications.
Alliant Bullseye
A fast-burning pistol powder favored for target and competition handgun cartridges with economical charge weights.
Alliant Power Pistol
A high-energy handgun powder often chosen for defensive and performance-oriented semi-auto pistol loads.
Alliant Reloder 15
A popular rifle powder suitable for many medium-caliber cartridges used in hunting and precision shooting.
Alliant Reloder 26
A slower rifle powder aimed at magnum and high-performance cartridges where velocity and case fill are important.
Alliant Powder vs other reloading powders
| Feature | Alliant Powder | Hodgdon | Winchester Powder |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | Varies by powder and container size | Varies by powder and container size | Varies by powder and container size |
| Primary focus | Handgun, rifle, and shotgun propellants | Extensive line for most cartridge types | Common handgun and shotgun offerings |
| Clean-burning reputation | Known for relatively clean combustion | Many modern, low-residue formulations | Generally clean with newer powders |
| Temperature sensitivity | Varies by specific powder | Some lines emphasize temp stability | Varies by specific powder |
| Notable pro | Long track record with popular legacy powders | Very broad published data support | Widely available in common calibers |
| Notable con | Some specific powders can be hard to source | Choice overload for new reloaders | Fewer niche rifle options than some rivals |
Best use cases for Alliant Powder
- Target and training ammunition for handguns and rifles.
- Defensive handgun handloads where allowed and appropriate.
- Hunting loads tailored to specific game and cartridges.
- Competition shooting with tuned, consistent ammunition.
- Shotgun loads for clay sports and field use, per published data.
Alliant Powder FAQs
Can I use Alliant Powder data from older manuals?
Use only current Alliant Powder data from recent manuals or the manufacturer's website. Formulations and tested pressures can change over time, affecting safe charge ranges.
What is the best Alliant Powder for 9mm reloading?
There is no single best choice. Popular options include Bullseye, Power Pistol, and Unique. Always consult Alliant's official data for bullet weight and desired performance.
How does Alliant Powder compare to Hodgdon for rifle cartridges?
Both offer proven rifle powders. Alliant's Reloder series competes with Hodgdon's extruded and spherical lines. Availability, published data, and your rifle's preferences often decide.
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$49.99
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$57.99
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