Depending upon what caliber you're reloading Longshot can be a very good pistol caliber powder. I use Longshot for several applications. It's a fairly slow powder so it's not great for standard pressure .38 Special ammo but it's great for .38 Special +P rounds. (but only jacketed bullets, not lead) It's also a good choice for 9mm rounds as well as middle to middle hot .357 Magnum rounds. (Much like HS-6 is) I have found it's a better choice for Jacketed bullets overall and you will notice some calibers won't even list data for Longshot and a lead bullet. (like the .38 Special)

There are other applications but like I said, you didn't mention what calibers you reload.

Hope this helps a little...

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