I load 3 powders, Longshot-800-X and Promo

Discussion in 'Reloading Bench' started by dr.longshot, Aug 26, 2015.

  1. dr.longshot

    dr.longshot Grudge Match Champion Founding Member Forum Leader Grudge Match Champion

    Promo is my line load powder, why it is the cheapest, 800-X is my line back-up load 26.5 grs, Windjammer wad, Rio Primer, Rio Hull, 1 3/16ths oz #6s, Longshot Powder is my shootoff powder, 33.5 grs in a Federal Top Gun Hull, Windjammer wad, RIO Primer, 1 1/8th oz #6s, approx. 1500fps, 2nd Load is 35 Grs Longshot using the Rio Hull, Windjammer Wad, RIO Primer, 1-1/8th oz #6s approx. 1550fps
    all loads less than 10,300psi. NOTE: WIN AA SUPER HDCP are 11,300psi according to my Hodgdon Loading Manual.

    Promo is 19.0grs, Federal Top Gun Hull, Windjammer wad, RIO Primer, 1-1/8th oz shot

    Gary Bryant.................Dr.longshot
     
    7x7albert likes this.
  2. Shooting Coach

    Shooting Coach Well-Known Member Founding Member

    Gary, I use 800X in my 28 ga loads. Best powder I have used in it. 15 gr under 11/16 oz in Fed/Eurotrash hulls, 5/8 oz in RP/AA hulls.
     
  3. 7x7albert

    7x7albert Member


    Hello Doctor

    I wrote you a personal message so if you could tell me about your experience on Longshot powder and have some recipes of 1oz to ...... Best regards albert
     
  4. 7x7albert

    7x7albert Member

    Thank you Gary for your answer.
    Another question and I hope not to disturb you, I would like to know what weight lead the longshot feels comfortable? 1oz etc .......
    Thanking you in advance.

    cordially albert
     
  5. Elsie

    Elsie Mega Poster

    I just shoot factory loads, mostly Wally World 4 packs for registered and anything on concrete. When I was reloading - I was shooting Red Dot - 18 grains. Now for backup loads (37 yards and back) which I still reload - 33 grains Winchester 540 (Hogdon HS-6), 1-1/4 ounce of hard 6s, Winchester WAA12F114 wad, Winchester primer in AA or STS hull. That load will reach out and touch em from anywhere anybody wants to shoot. And anything between concrete and 35 yards I just shoot either Winchester Super Handicap or Nitro STS.
     
  6. dr.longshot

    dr.longshot Grudge Match Champion Founding Member Forum Leader Grudge Match Champion

    I like the comfortable 1 1/8th the best 33.5 grs LS in AA #6s, Windjammer wad

    GB...........................DLS
     
  7. My3johns

    My3johns Mega Poster

    Why not longshot in 28ga?
     
  8. Shooting Coach

    Shooting Coach Well-Known Member Founding Member

    Loudshot works well in 28 ga R-P and AA hulls. Stack height is iffy in a Riefenhauser hull.