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.221 Fireball fans, a question....

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22 July 2003, 10:39
BigIron
.221 Fireball fans, a question....
I loaded a few rounds with the 40 VMax and 40 Barnes VLC, both over 15.5 of Lil-Gun.

I noticed that 15.5 of Lil-Gun does not occupy much boiler room, even in this small case. Maybe 50% or so.

My question is, has anyone noticed any problems with Lil-Gun attributable to the light load density? In larger cartridges, light load density can cause problems...is it an issue with this powder in this cartridge??

Thanks,
BigIron
22 July 2003, 17:06
Mulerider
I believe 15.5gr of LilGun is considerably more than 50% capacity; irregardless, my loads with 16.0gr shoot great. Cannot recall the velocity spread, but would remember if it was bad. Velocity is usually above what the data states; another nice surprise.
I know they're extruded, but it is difficult to get 20-21gr of H322 or RL7 in a Fireball case, and my loads of AA1680 (18.0gr) comes almost to the neck. Have fun with the LilGun; it seems made for the Fireball!