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L'il Gun reloading powder

CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
edited November 2009 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
I have three pounds of this stuff, are there any handgun calibers that can be reloaded using this powder?
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yup. All three of the common magnums, 45 Colt plus the dinosaur slayer cartridges will thrive on it - but it's a full-throttle powder. It's not for reduced loads, even if it seems to be somewhat less temperamental than H110/W296.

    You'll find load data at the Hodgdon website. http://www.hodgdon.com/
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looks like you can only use it for high end loads...I did not see anything for reduced or lighter loads.
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well, that IS what I just said.
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • chiefrchiefr Member Posts: 14,083 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rocky Raab
    Well, that IS what I just said.


    I liked what I saw when I read Hodgdons loading data, I ordered 2 lbs. I just received it last week and am looking forward to experimenting with it. I had to wait 4 months to get it. I have been using 2400 and 296 for most of my magnums.
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  • CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rocky Raab
    Well, that IS what I just said.


    OK OK, lighten up...[;)] I was hoping to find some reduced loads for 45 Colt...I ended up taking it back to the shop and they were nice enough to let me exchange it for Titegroup powder.
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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 44 mag gets good published MV with it. I have to test it some more for consistent accuracy results but a 10 round preliminary test on paper shows promise.
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  • GONESHOOTINGGONESHOOTING Member Posts: 2,450 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    32 hr mag,41 mag,44mag [:)][:)]
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Chris, you aren't the only one who doesn't read previous posts, I see. [:I]

    Titegroup is a MUCH better choice for those reduced loads. You'll like it.
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rocky Raab
    Chris, you aren't the only one who doesn't read previous posts, I see. [:I]

    Titegroup is a MUCH better choice for those reduced loads. You'll like it.


    I just bought 8 pounds of Titegroup today from Cabelas, I had a $20 coupon which paid my hazmat fees.
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Holy Hannah. At something like five grains a load, that's over 11,000 shots. I think you're set for a spell!
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I use it in 45acp, 40 S&W, 45 Colt and 38/357, I like to keep a good supply on hand! I have started using Trail Boss in my 45 Colt and am very happy with it. 6 grains under a 200 grain LRN makes a nice, comfortable load.
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