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#52671 - 06/26/09 11:05 PM

Re: Lil' Gun Powder??? [Re: jarinwv]

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I am one of those WITH the forcing cone issues. I can only say how it affects FA guns in 454 Casull caliber, as that is all I have used it in. I know first hand of 4 different barrels that have had very pre-mature forcing cone erosion....two in as few as 50 rounds.

I know others use it and like it, but in the combination I mentioned above I would advise against it. Call FA and ask them their opinion on it.

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#52735 - 06/28/09 11:12 PM

Re: Lil' Gun Powder??? [Re: jarinwv]

Is that a cub
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I found a half pound of 296 I didnt know I had. so I decided to use it and buy another pound. Ill post an update after some testing. thanks for the info guys!!!

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#52787 - 07/01/09 07:57 PM

Re: Lil' Gun Powder??? [Re: Is that a cub]

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I have heard that Lil Gun is rough on forcing cones but have not experienced it first-hand. I shoot a 45 Colt Blackhawk and I mostly use HS-6 and 2400.

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#53053 - 07/13/09 03:08 PM

Re: Lil' Gun Powder??? [Re: jarinwv]

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I load it in my 357 mags under a 158 grain pill and it works great for me. I shoot it in my Ruger and my Contender. It's accurate and lower on pressure than most other powders. Only forcing cone issues I've ever heard of were with light bullets in a 357 maximum and that wasn't with Lil Gun.

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#53054 - 07/13/09 05:26 PM

Re: Lil' Gun Powder??? [Re: kynardsj]

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I use it in my 460 S&W Encore. I'm shooting 300 gr. XTP's Mags. with 44 grs. of Lil Gun. I have used it on hogs and deer. A doe I shot two years ago had a 45 cal. hole in and out of the hide, but when I skinned her out she had an exit hole big enough to put both fist in. Maybe too much gun for deer.

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