Lindcott Armory Powder head-to-head
Alliant 2400 vs H4227
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Similar burn rate; commonly used interchangeably in .44 Mag and .357 Mag.
Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| Alliant 2400 | H4227 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alliant | Hodgdon |
| Burn-rate rank | #40 | #34 |
| Burn category | Pistol Slow | Medium-Fast |
| Grain shape | Flake | Extruded |
| Temp sensitivity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Applications | Pistol / Rifle | Pistol / Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | No | No |
| US availability | Common | Common |
| Status | Active | Discontinued |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute Alliant 2400 for H4227?
- Similar burn rate; commonly used interchangeably in .44 Mag and .357 Mag. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, Alliant 2400 or H4227?
- H4227 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #34 vs #40 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do Alliant 2400 and H4227 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .22 Hornet.