Product Overview and Introduction

Achieve extraordinary velocity, exceptional ballistic efficiency, and unmatched payload performance in small-bore shotguns and heavy magnum revolvers with Hodgdon Lil’ Gun Smokeless Gun Powder. Originally developed from the ground up for smoothbore .410 shotgun reloading—specifically to solve the challenges of loading small-gauge shells without excessive pressures—Lil’ Gun quickly earned a legendary reputation among hunters and reloaders for its astonishing versatility.

Whether you are handloading dense, hard-hitting .410 bore hunting ammunition for small game, crafting full-power magnum rounds for the .44 Magnum, or tuning high-performance loads for specialized calibers like the .327 Federal Magnum and .454 Casull, Hodgdon Lil’ Gun delivers clean ignition, complete combustion, and elite velocity output.

Specialized Spherical Technology and High-Energy Performance

Engineered to optimize energy transfer in high-pressure, small-capacity chambers, Lil’ Gun offers distinct operational advantages on the reloading bench:

• The .410 Bore Standard: Universally recognized by experienced shotgun reloaders as the definitive propellant for achieving maximum velocities and uniform patterns in .410 bore shells.

• Superior Volumetric Metering: Formulated as uniform spherical grains that flow effortlessly through powder measures and progressive reloading presses for precise, consistent charge drops.

• Optimized High-Energy Burn Rate: Tailored to provide maximum velocity and energy transfer in demanding small-bore and magnum handgun applications without erratic pressure spikes.

• Clean Combustion: Treated to burn efficiently, minimizing residue buildup and maintaining consistent ignition across extensive shooting sessions.

The Professional Choice for .410 and Magnum Handloaders

When your reloading bench requires a specialized ball powder that completely redefines performance in .410 shotgun shells and heavy-caliber revolvers like the .44 Magnum and .454 Casull, Hodgdon Lil’ Gun stands out as an absolute powerhouse.

Key Features and Benefits

• Small-Bore Specialist: The premier choice for loading high-performance .410 bore shotgun ammunition.

• Magnum Handgun Utility: Delivers exceptional velocity and energy in heavy-recoil revolver cartridges.

• Flawless Metering: Spherical morphology ensures smooth, accurate flow through volumetric reloading equipment.

• Available Container Sizes: Offered in convenient 1-pound canisters and bulk 8-pound containers to suit any reloading volume.

Specifications

• Product Type: Shotgun and Handgun Smokeless Propellant / Gun Powder

• Brand: Hodgdon

• Product Line: Lil’ Gun

• Powder Type: Specialized Spherical Ball Propellant

• Primary Applications: .410 Bore Shotgun Shells, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, .327 Federal Magnum, and High-Performance Magnum Handgun Cartridges

• Container Options: 1 lb and 8 lb Packages

• Storage Requirement: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, sparks, and open flames