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Amazingly I have a little bit of AL-5 in a small can. Does anyone know if Alcan went out of business completely or were they bought up and their products marketed under another name and designation?
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Ray, that's a great web site. Had it bookmarked for another reason - have to go back and look again. Paul
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I also sent questions to Alliant referencing the load I came up with on my own seeking information and advice. The response was disappointing.
"Unfortunately we have no data for 2 7/8" 10 ga shells. I can find no information to verify the loads you are shooting. If I can find anything from some old data sources, I will let you know. Thanks for your note." Ben Amonette Technical Service Manager Alliant Powder Company |
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Out of Production Reloading Components
Alcan Incorporated in 1951, Homer Clark Jr's company Alcan is credited with greatly expanding the popularity of shotshell reloading in the United States after World War II1. Most of the components that he sold were imported from Europe and were for reloading shotshells. Alcan did however sell some bullets and rimfire ammunition as well. In 1972, Smith & Wesson in conjunction with Fiocchi aquired Alcan after the company had apparently over extended itself. Smith & Wesson continued to manufacture ammunition and components under the Alcan Name until about 1980. Last edited by Ray Pond; 02-02-2012 at 10:25 PM.. Reason: the answer from googleing |
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Pete, Ben and I have been emailing each other for a bit now about a load you posted. When I mentioned damascus I got a quick reply. I've been trying to enlighten him that low pressure loads for the 12 and 10ga would be nice as there are many who shoot the old SxS's. Paul
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bet your rite pete about not getting much of a discussion out of the powder companys about wanting some loads for the damascus barreled guns...i think it would be a short answer or no answer at all..... charlie
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I told him I understood his position - covering your ass - but did it in a polite manner. Also explained we like low pressure/recoil loads so the action doesn't get shot loose or 100+ year old wood isn't spliting. And there are more and more people shooting the old SxS's. Because autos need a certain amount of pressure, he's used to thinking higher pressures and thinks 9700psi is low pressure. I let him know we're used to shooting at 7000psi or less with no problems. He seems like a nice fellow - maybe he'll get back with me again. Paul
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