Crashbox Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 ...I'd just thought I would share some of my observations with using both Hodgdon TiteGroup and Alliant 2400 in my Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum, Your mileage may vary.I found that TiteGroup in general has low muzzle flash, burns cleanly (at least it does for me) and is economical to use for target practice; as they say, "a little goes a long way" and Hodgdon is correct. I may well continue to use 7.2 grains behind a 125 JHP for average practice because of its qualities.On the other hand, Alliant's 2400 in the .357 seems to be the most flexible powder to use. I tried 13.5 grains behind a 125 JHP and found it to be quite docile WRT recoil and flash whereas the 17.0-grain loads had more recoil and the muzzle flash was about as dim as a No. 3 flashbulb but still a lot of fun. I now understand why so many people like using 2400 in the .357 Magnum.For the record, I've been lighting these rounds with Federal Small Pistol Magnum primers.I think reloading is the most fun hobby I've taken up in many years!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Thanks for the report.I think reloading is the most fun hobby I've taken up in many years!!! Welcome to what I call 'the addiction'!Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashbox Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 It really IS addicting, Wayne. No doubt about it. I have yet to figure out what they put in that powder to make it so habit-forming, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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