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Longshot powder....good or bad

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12 March 2009, 03:29
rymx
Longshot powder....good or bad
I load for the ten gauge mag and am about to "stock up"on powder.I have never used Longshot and was hopeing to get some feedback about it.According to my data,it appears to be about the most versatile for my uses.Bluedot also looks good except that I'm bothered by it's reputation for being temperamental in cold weather.

I've used Steel powder but it's not very versatile.I realize that Longshot is a ball powder.Does it tend to squeeze past the shot cup when the ammo is carried a lot?

I would appreciate any information that anyone can share.Thanks.
12 March 2009, 16:12
Gary Surko
Seems to work fine for me, no problems.


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12 March 2009, 16:54
df06
I use it exclusively for hunting loads in 12,20, and 28 shells.
It's a great powder.


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12 March 2009, 17:54
onefunzr2
Longshot works well in 16ga hunting loads.

If the powder migrates past the wad, it's because you're not using the correct wad for the type of hull; straight-walled or tapered. Just because it's a published, pressure-tested load doesn't mean the components are supremely compatible.
16 March 2009, 04:27
Dutch
Works good, but should be called LOUDshot.... JMO, Dutch.


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16 March 2009, 21:22
snowman
RYMX I've had very good sucess with 10 ga 3 1/2 in loads with longshot powder.
17 March 2009, 04:00
Webster
Agree with Dutch totally, terrible to be near because of the roar.
17 March 2009, 04:57
rymx
The replies are very much appreciated.About the loudness...not to worry..I'm nearly deaf anyway.
17 March 2009, 07:10
vapodog
I've used both longshot and bluedot in magnum 12 Ga.....I like them both but longshot seems to deliver a bit better performance.


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31 May 2009, 08:14
groundhog devastation
31-33 grains of Longshot behind 1.5oz of number 5's or 6's makes a tremendous crow killing load!! GHD


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