Lil’ Gun powder and the 7x33

[bloorooster]

Does anyone have any experience with this particular powder in the 7x33? I have found it to be very accurate with my 22 Hornet.
Any info or response is appreciated!

 

[paulsonconstruction]

I've seen Quick Load (computer suggested loads) for the 7x33 with 78 grain bullets for (burn rate in parentheses) the following powders. VV N110 (61), Lil' Gun (62), H110 (63), Win 296 (64), IMR 4227 (65), AA5744 (67), & AA1680 (68). So it appears Lil' Gun falls within the group of powders that could be suitable for the 7X33. However, Quick Load's disclaimer says loads calculated may NOT be above the Minimum or NOT be below the Maximum listed in any reloading manual. If you use a different bullet weight you are adding another unknown as well, but it looks like Lil' Gun is a candidate for some prudent & cautious experimentation in the 7X33. Quick Load gives 15.8 grains as a max load for Lil' Gun, but take that with a grain of salt. Anytime you reload for a round without EXACT & TESTED data, which Quick Loads is NOT, you enter dangerous territory. Using a chronograph & starting well below anything you find listed for the 7X33 would be advisable, as well as a long string tied to the trigger!

 

[bloorooster]

I've seen Quick Load (computer suggested loads) for the 7x33 with 78 grain bullets for (burn rate in parentheses) the following powders. VV N110 (61), Lil' Gun (62), H110 (63), Win 296 (64), IMR 4227 (65), AA5744 (67), & AA1680 (68). So it appears Lil' Gun falls within the group of powders that could be suitable for the 7X33. However, Quick Load's disclaimer says loads calculated may NOT be above the Minimum or NOT be below the Maximum listed in any reloading manual. If you use a different bullet weight you are adding another unknown as well, but it looks like Lil' Gun is a candidate for some prudent & cautious experimentation in the 7X33. Quick Load gives 15.8 grains as a max load for Lil' Gun, but take that with a grain of salt. Anytime you reload for a round without EXACT & TESTED data, which Quick Loads is NOT, you enter dangerous territory. Using a chronograph & starting well below anything you find listed for the 7X33 would be advisable, as well as a long string tied to the trigger!

Thanks , I believe I also ran across some of that data while searching.
I’m mostly gathering information in order to hopefully find a way to supply myself and my sons with safe and reliable ammunition.
Thank you for the precautionary comments…I can use string long enough to pass thru my truck windows and duck behind it

 

[stonecreek]

I've used AA1680 successfully. No reason that Lil Gun shouldn't work, but I have found some significant variations between two lots of Lil Gun (one giving much higher velocity spreads than the other) so make no assumptions, start on the low side, and use a chronograph or you'll have little idea what is actually happening.

 

[Jeffy1]

I have only used N 110 for 7x33 with satisfaction, unlike Mick Jagger. I have used Lil gun in the 218 bee. Excellent. This doesn't answer the initial question, but maybe valuable down the road. You can't always get what you want.

 

[mattimoose]

I am very curious about using L'il Gun in my 7x33. I used Unique with the lead-bullet loads but haven't had to reload any jacketed bullets yet. I am also waiting on a set of Redding dies on-order.

 

[mattimoose]

My hand-set is as tedious as it is rewarding but there are limits.

 

[bloorooster]

I have only used N 110 for 7x33 with satisfaction, unlike Mick Jagger. I have used Lil gun in the 218 bee. Excellent. This doesn't answer the initial question, but maybe valuable down the road. You can't always get what you want.

Some guns give me bug holes
Some guns , bring me gold
Some guns give me flyers, that I never asked for.

Gimme all your bullets
Gimme all your brass….

Hopefully, in time , I’ll get what I need

 

[Jeffy1]

Right on

 

[pepperC]

I have used Re 7 in my 7x33 with 78gn pills and it was the pick of the powders available for it here in Oz. I'm on my arse on the couch at the moment so can't tell you exact weight