Is Alliant Sport Pistol good for .45 ACP?

Alliant Sport Pistol is commonly listed for .45 ACP (burn-rate rank #28). Other powders reloaders use for .45 ACP include No. 1, N310, S065. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Alliant Sport Pistol good for 9mm Luger?

Alliant Sport Pistol is commonly listed for 9mm Luger (burn-rate rank #28). Other powders reloaders use for 9mm Luger include No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Alliant Sport Pistol good for .40 S&W?

Alliant Sport Pistol is commonly listed for .40 S&W (burn-rate rank #28). Other powders reloaders use for .40 S&W include Bull's-Eye, Clays, Vihtavuori N320. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Alliant Sport Pistol

Temperature-stable ball powder designed for USPSA and IPSC competition.

Manufacturer: Alliant
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #28
Category: Pistol Medium
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: USA
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

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Rank #28 on the burn-rate scale · Pistol Medium

Typical cartridges

.45 ACP, 9mm Luger, .40 S&W

By cartridge

.45 ACP also used: No. 1, N310, S065

9mm Luger also used: No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye

.40 S&W also used: Bull's-Eye, Clays, Vihtavuori N320

Similar burn rate

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Supply & handling

Availability (US): Common
Shortage-prone: No
Suppressor-friendly: Yes
Flash-suppressed: Yes

About this powder

Sport Pistol is Alliant's specialized powder for competition shooters using coated lead and plated bullets, where cleanliness is critical for barrel longevity. Minimum residue and very low smoke make it practical for indoor ranges. Works across 9mm, .38 Spl, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.

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Sources & provenance

Manufacturer Alliant — Alliant — published load/burn-rate data archived