Can anyone explain the reason why Lil'gun powder burns with such low pressure yet gives higher velocities with many bullet weights as compared with other powders that have traditionally be used in the .22 Hornet.

Thanks.

ask that one over at saubier

this is a post about lil gun right now

Mackey, slow powders have a lower but longer duration pressue curve and end up providing more force to move the bullet than fast powders that create a higher pressure peak but short duration.

cause it's good chit

Customstox nailed it.
I have used it exclusively in several 22 Hornets since it was introduced.
The speed and accuracy have been excellent.

It is also my go to powder for my 357 mag and 480 Ruger, leverguns with heavy bullets!!

What Customstox said.

Lilgun has turned many a Hornet into a shooter.

I agree 13 Grains of Lil Gun and a 35 grain Hornady V-Max, look no further. I have a very finicky Mod 43 Winchester, with the above load no more flyers, and many groups .5.

Jerry

The little Barnes 30 grain Varmint Grenade is a superb Hornet bullet. Such devastation on a ground squirrel is hard to describe. All kinds of rodents have partially vanished with center mass hit from one of these.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jerry Eden:
I agree 13 Grains of Lil Gun and a 35 grain Hornady V-Max, look no further. I have a very finicky Mod 43 Winchester, with the above load no more flyers, and many groups .5.

+2, Look no further.

Works well in my NEF 22 Hornet, and in my 218 bee.

It works great in my 410 bore too!
Does that qualify for the "small caliber" forum? haha
Zeke

quote:

It works great in my 410 bore too!

That's what Lilgun was originally made for, the 410.

I suspect other powders designed for the 410 would work well with the Hornet, but, as I don't have acess to any pressure gauges, I won't be experimenting!

Lilgun works well in my .22 hornet, but it hasn't perfomed very well in my .17 hornet. I get large vertical stringing in the .17.

I LOVE butchloc`s explanation the best. Kudos Butch!! Right on. Happy Thanksgiving to you and ALL the members.
Aloha, Mark