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Offline tcshooter52

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.357 Max and Lil Gun
« on: November 16, 2005, 01:34:43 PM »
Has anyone used this powder in the .357 Max?

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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2005, 08:25:45 AM »
1680 is my powder of choice for this caliber. I have only recently began using Lil-gun. I will try it...just not first on the list of things to do. 1680 works soo good I dont need to begin searching for a good load in this caliber...again!

If you find one, please post the results!!!

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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2005, 02:15:19 PM »
I shoot the Max in an Encore as a rifle and a pistol. I tried Lil-Gun this past spring and wasn't pleased with it. My groups were much larger than with other powders, not sure about velocity since I do not have a crono. I have found that for me and my firearms that Winchester 296 is the best. I am using Speer 125gr and 180gr bullets and also the Hornady 180gr.
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