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Andy Cross

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Just a curiosity question. Does anyone know who manufacturers the Aliant reloader powders. Also are they sold under a different name like Hogdons extruded powders are relabled ADI powders.
Andy.
 
Made by Bofors, except Rel-17. Also released under the Norma brand.

Remember that what Norma and Alliant get are bulk powder, +/- 20% burn rate; what is sold in canisters has to (is suppose to) have +/- 10% burn rate variations across lots. There are those who think Norma does a better job than Alliant in achieving a consistent burn rate across lots, and maintaining a more even granule size. That may be Urban Myth -- how could anyone tell?
 
Maintaining a more even granule size. That may be Urban Myth -- how could anyone tell?

SIFT IT using three screens and the percentage retained on each screen will tell the tale.

Better yet shot it by each sifted category, it won't get any better than that.

J.Louis
 
Sifting stick powders seems iffy? I've never mic'd them but don't perceive much difference in diameter of the granules....

al
 
Just remember that the different granule sizes are a part of what gives the powder it's burn rate. If you somehow manage to sift these powders, you will more than likely have a different burn rate for each "sort." You'll have to test for pressure for each batch.

Have fun.

BTW, most of the Reloader powders I've used of late have quite a number of mis-shapen granuels...
 
K Hope said:
Charles; I agree on the burn rates but, would you clarify your statement please:

I am not sure what you are saying exactly. Thanks

Ken
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Test the sifted powder by reducing the load and work back up - the sifted powder is sure to have a different pressure curve.
 
Powder-June 12, 2001

ATK(Alliant) and General Dynamics (ST. Marks) Form American Powder Company, Munitions Propellant Joint Venture.
ATK Ammunition and Powder Company, one of five operating companies in ATK’s Defense Group, is the largest supplier of ammunition propellant to the U.S. Department of Defense and a major producer of commercial and military smokeless powder. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit within the General Dynamic’s Combat Systems Group, produces over 120 types of Ball Powder® Propellant for all segments of law enforcement, industrial and sporting ammunition industries and various military applications.
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http://www.generaldynamics.com/news/press-releases/detail.cfm?customel_dataPageID_1811=13574
Andy Cross said:
Just a curiosity question. Does anyone know who manufacturers the Aliant reloader powders. Also are they sold under a different name like Hogdons extruded powders are relabled ADI powders.
Andy.
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Olin Win. = St. Marks

Win. Olin powders were being made by Primex Technologies inc. in 1999. General Dynamics to Acquire Primex Technologies, Inc. Nov.2000. http://www.wwpowder.com/PDF/MSDS Files/Smokeless/Winchester/BALL Powder Propellant.pdf
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http://www.generaldynamics.com/news/press-releases/detail.cfm?customel_dataPageID_1811=13199
 
Military BALL POWDER® Propellants listed in order of burn rate

St. Marks Powder (SMP) http://www.gd-ots.com/Brochures/BALL%20POWDER%20Propellants.pdf Powder Designation Cartridge
SPI Igniter Artillery
OBP® 126 .50 Cal. Blank M1A1
WC 814 5.56mm Blank M200
WC 818 7.62mm Blank M82
WC 815 60mm Mortar
WC 819 81mm Mortar
WPR® 260 5.56mm SRTA M862
WPR® 270 9mm NATO HPT
WPR® 289 9mm NATO M882
WPR® 293 9mm Subsonic
WC 687 7.62 X 39mm Ball
WC 815 60mm Mortar
WC 816 120mm Mortar Igniter Propellant
WC 864 MACS Igniter
WC 827 7.62mm SLAP M948, SLAP-Tracer M959
SMP® 842 5.56mm Non–toxic
WC 844 5.56mm Ball M193 & M855, Tracer M196
WC 844T 5.56mm Tracer M856
WCR® 845 5.56mm Ball M855, Tracer M856, M995
WC 846 7.62mm Ball M80, Tracer M62
WC 846S 7.62mm Ball M80, Tracer M62
WC 846 + CaCO3 7.62mm Ball M80
WC 750 7.62mm Match M118 & M82
WC 855 30mm AAH TP M788, HEDP M789
WC 856 .50 Cal. SLAP M903, SLAP-Tracer M962
WC 857 .50 Cal. Tracer M17
WC 858 20mm HPT M54
WC 859 20mm Phalanx MK149
WC 860 .50 Cal. Ball M33
WC 860 + CaCO3 .50 Cal. Ball M33
WC 863 120mm Mortar Main Charge
WC 866 20mm PIVAD M940
WC 867 20mm MPC PGU 28/B
WC 868 20mm Improved PGU 28/B
WC 869 25mm M910 TPDS-T
WC 872 20mm TP M55, HEI M56
WC 886 25mm M791 APDS-T
WC 886L 25mm M919
WC 890 25mm HEI-T M792, TP-T M793
WC 891 25mm API PGU 20/U
WC 895 30mm GAU/8A TP PGU15, API PGU14, AIPGU13
SMP® 992 155mm MACS Decoppering
Military BALL POWDER® Propellants listed in order of burn rate. Approved for public release 5/21/1998
 
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