alibla Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Hi all, as title. I have a Lee laodall for 20 g. I have everything bring I need I believe to start the process. However I did purchase some Hodgdon Lil,gun as that is all I could get ! I read somewhere that you can use this in 20 g as well as 410 ? I am using fibre wads and no 5 shot for my 20 does anyone use this powder for 20 g. Absolutely any info my was will be very much appreciated. I have realised it can be a mine field. thx in advance 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) the powder manufacturers will have all their reloading data documented - websites etc. or if you can't get this a decent reloading manual. Get in touch with someone who knows pressures, burn rate tables etc. if you need pointers. I'm pretty new to reloading too and with some research and checking you can make substitutes but not recommended. Hodgdon site stated Universal and Longshot powders for 20g 7/8oz and 1oz loads, lead shot. Lil Gun is slower burning powder, so possibly better for heavier loads etc. But double check. Edit: forgot to add, check around for Vectan powders, they have quite a range to cover most gauges/loads. I use Vectan AS on everything up to 12guage 32g lead loads and things drop from the sky... Edited October 20, 2022 by RyanMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
222mark Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 I wouldn't. It's too slow, you would get away with it in 28g but not 20g. You need a powder more 12g orientated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
222mark Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Vectan AS is the best you can get. If you can get it. Or Maxam CSB5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 If the powder isnt suitable (which consensus seems to be leaning towards) you might want to keep the LilGun sealed sell that and get something else. You really dont want to be inventing a load if theres no manufacturer or authorititive load data that supports that as a valid load combination. ReloadingUK just announced a delivery of powder D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeseHam Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 https://www.ballisticproducts.com/load15_03_13.htm Lil gun 20 gauge load data. you need a lot of powder, but should make a very good load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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