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Accurate 2460 Powders - #2460 8 Lb Rifle Powder
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SKU: 749101695
Overview
This smokeless rifle powder is aimed at reloaders who want a versatile option for dialing in small and medium caliber loads. It is described as a slower derivative of AA2230 with slightly higher loading densities, making it suited to load development for cartridges such as .222 Rem, .223 Rem, .204 Ruger, and .30-30 Win. For hunters and serious shooters working up consistent rifle ammunition, it offers a focused choice for fine-tuning rather than a one-size-fits-all powder.
Why Hunters Choose the Accurate Powder
Smokeless Powder
From Accurate Powder for rifle
Fine-tuning Small
Medium caliber loads
Listed As
Slower derivative of AA2230
Slightly Higher
Loading densities
Suitable Cartridges
Including .222 Rem, .223 Rem,
Key Features
- Accurate Powder smokeless rifle powder in an 8 lb container
- 2460 is a slower derivative of AA2230
- Features slightly higher loading densities
- Designed for fine-tuning small and medium caliber loads
- Listed for .222 Rem, .223 Rem, .204 Ruger, and .30-30 Win
Best Used For
- Handloaders tuning small and medium caliber rifle loads for hunting or target use
- Shooters working with .222 Rem, .223 Rem, .204 Ruger, or .30-30 Win
- Reloaders seeking a smokeless powder with slightly higher loading densities
- Serious loaders wanting a powder suited to fine-tuning consistent rifle loads
Pros
- Smokeless powder from Accurate Powder for rifle loading applications.
- Designed for fine-tuning small and medium caliber loads.
- Listed as a slower derivative of AA2230.
- Features slightly higher loading densities.
- Suitable for cartridges including .222 Rem, .223 Rem, .204 Ruger, and .30-30 Win.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for fine-tuning small and medium caliber loads, so it is more specialized than a general-purpose powder.
- As a slower derivative of AA2230 with slightly higher loading densities, it may require careful load development rather than a direct swap.
- The product is sold as an 8 lb rifle powder, which is a larger quantity better suited to reloaders with regular use rather than occasional loading.
Suggested Comparisons
- Smokeless rifle powder
- Powder for small and medium caliber loads
- Reloading components for hunting ammunition
Suggested Accessories
- Powder measure
- Reloading scale
- Reloading press
- Reloading dies
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of powder is Accurate 2460 intended for?
Accurate 2460 is a smokeless rifle powder from Accurate Powder. The description says it is suited for fine-tuning small and medium caliber loads.
Which cartridges are specifically mentioned for Accurate 2460?
The product description specifically mentions .222 Rem, .223 Rem, .204 Ruger, and .30-30 Win.
How does Accurate 2460 compare to AA2230?
The source describes 2460 as a slower derivative of AA2230 with slightly higher loading densities.
Is this powder only for hunting loads?
No. The brand description says Accurate offers powders for several shooting uses, including hunting, long range rifle shooting, cast bullets, cowboy action, handgun, and target loads. For this product specifically, the description highlights small and medium caliber rifle loads.
What size container is this product sold in?
This listing is for an 8 lb container of Accurate 2460 powder.