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Originally Posted by Vartarg
I'm currently using W231 in my .38 Special and .357 Mag loads, but also want to try some heavier duty loadings with 158gr Hornady XTP and Nosler 158gr HP's.
I've long used Lil'Gun in small rifle calibers: .17 Ackley Hornet, .221 Fireball, 22 K Hornet and others.
I'm looking at the Hodgdon's online data, and Lil'Gun appears to be a relatively low pressure load: 25.8K psi for a max load, versus 40.7K for H110 and 40K for W231.
Anyone here have any experience or comments re using Lil'Gun for your .357 Mag?
Thanks
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I have a load that my wife uses for her Marlin 1894. I don't use Lil' Gun in any revolvers because it is reported that there is terrible flame cutting of the top strap.
My wife's load develops 2100fps with a 158gr XTP from that 20" bbl. That puts it right at the bottom of the 35Rem ballistic data for the same bullet. We took that round hog hunting with us down in Oklahoma but we ended up using a 44Mag Marlin for most of the work there.
It did shoot to 2" @ 100 yards too. I figured that was a win/win.
Hope this helps!