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Airborne · January 19, 2001, 09:41 AM

Greetings,

I just bought a pound of Hodgdon Lil'gun on the recommendation of a fella at a local gun shop. He claims it will produce higher velocity with less pressure (depending on the loading) than H110 or W296. He also claims it is not as finicky ignition wise when compared to these two other powders as well. I plan to start with 240 Gr. JHP's and use CCI 350 magnum primers and Winchester cases.

Does anyone have any experience with this powder? I'm also looking to experiment with .357 Mag so any shared experience with this powder in that caliber would also be appreciated.

Thanks!
SM

January 19, 2001, 09:41 AM	#1
Airborne Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Posts: 229	Greetings, I just bought a pound of Hodgdon Lil'gun on the recommendation of a fella at a local gun shop. He claims it will produce higher velocity with less pressure (depending on the loading) than H110 or W296. He also claims it is not as finicky ignition wise when compared to these two other powders as well. I plan to start with 240 Gr. JHP's and use CCI 350 magnum primers and Winchester cases. Does anyone have any experience with this powder? I'm also looking to experiment with .357 Mag so any shared experience with this powder in that caliber would also be appreciated. Thanks! SM