Alcan 5

March 02, 2015 16:43

Got about 5 pounds of AL 5 that is good. Dont use it for shotgun anymore, any good handgun loads for it? Hate to not use it up. Rifle?

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JimmyJack

March 02, 2015 16:43
I still have 6 pounds of AL5 that I cant find a good load for. Its old but still good. Id be happy to trade somebody for 3 pounds of something I use if anyone has a use for it.
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cbyerly

March 03, 2015 05:51
AL5 is primarily a 20 and 16 gage powder. I have the Alcan data for using it if you need it.
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richarda

March 03, 2015 06:05
ALSO USABLE IN A VARIETY OF PISTOL CARTRIDGES.
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JimmyJack

March 03, 2015 13:59
I know the shotgun uses, Id really like to see the handgun recipes.
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XXCross

March 03, 2015 14:23
I'll print the Alcan data for some pistol rounds tomorrow.
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dcs shooters

March 03, 2015 15:45
quote:Originally posted by JimmyJack
I know the shotgun uses, Id really like to see the handgun recipes.

Here's the Alcan book.

www.castpics.net/LoadData/OM/Alcan.pdf
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JimmyJack

March 03, 2015 19:37
Couldn't open,,but Ill keep trying, looks like its just what I might need.
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XXCross

March 04, 2015 07:08
AL-5 loads From Speer #8

380 auto
90gr...5.0 t0 5.5

9mm
125gr..6.0 to 7.0

38 SP
140gr...8.0 to 9.0
146gr.6.0 to 8.0
160gr..6.0 to7.0

357Mag
158 lead.9.0 to10.0
110gr.10.5 to 11.5
125gr.9.0 to 11.0
146gr.9.0 to 11.0
160gr.8.0 to 10.0

41Mag
200gr...10.5 to 12.5
220gr...9.0 to 11.0

44SP
215lead...10.0 to 11.0
250lead...8.0 to 9.0

44Mag
225gr...12.5 to 14.5
240gr...11.0 to 13.0

45ACP
230gr...7.5 to 8.0

45Colt
250lead...9.5 to 10.5

Use mag pistol primers in all larger capacity cases.
A clean burning powder.
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JimmyJack

March 05, 2015 05:26
Thank you for posting, Ill hunt up that Speer #8 manual
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XXCross

March 05, 2015 09:20
I'd keep an eye on the loads listed for the 45AR. They look a little warm to me.
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JimmyJack

March 06, 2015 17:48
I ordered a Speer #8 manual off Ebay. Couldn't find anything in my old manuals. What is it going to tell me about primers? Small pistol or small pistol magnum for 38 Special? Large capacity probably refers to .44 etc? Maybe .357? Im anxious to load some up.
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XXCross

March 07, 2015 08:15
Assuming you are going to load light to moderate charges, I would go with the magnum primers. (it can't hurt) You should find a little greater shot to shot consistency. Al-5 is probably not the best choice for lighter loads, but it does very well with heavier bullets and powder charges toward the top end. (very clean burning too)
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