Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by dla
Originally Posted by Mannlicher
Stopped at a LGS in Florence AL yesterday just to look. Left with two pounds each of Lil’Gun and Longshot. These are new to me, but Hodgdon shows some interesting loads in .38 and .44 Mag
Longshot is THE powder for 40sw if you want high velocity. It is also a great 20ga 7/8oz 1450fps powder. It is OK in 9mm, but it is too slow for standard 45acp. Excellent for 45 Super and 460 Rowland. A little too fast burning for 44mag if you want top velocity - might work OK for 44wussy loads.

I've only burned a pound of LilGun in 44mag. Gave the highest velocities and also warmed the revolver up faster than any other powder I've used. I did not see any forcing cone erosion.
LilGun is THE powder if you want high velocity 20ga steel loads.

Neither powder is suitable for 38spl imo. Both are way too slow for such low pressure cartridge.

I really like Longshot powder for both pistols and shotgun. I've used a lot of it in fast 12 gauge money shoot loads. I know some guys are talking 9mm and 40S&W here and this is what I've been messing with the last couple days. Getting prepared for a bowling pin shoot in a couple weeks:
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First time messing with the 180gr JHP Zero bullet's in my 40, but they will work. If I decide to use that pistol. I'll probably just run the CZ 9mm.. I also use Longshot in my 45 ACP 230gr XTP loads as well.

You should do well!

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