ArchAngelCD, I happen to agree with you. I use Lil Gun as a high velocity powder, when I choose not to load to FULL velocity. Lil Gun meters just like H-110, but still works fine when reduced up to 15% or so. If I want less velocity than that, I'll use something like Unique or Power Pistol. I have burned a LOT of Power Pistol since it was introduced, but almost gave up on it because of the amazing muzzle flash. Happily, in rifles, the flash isn't an issue. It burns a bit cleaner than Unique.
As for the primer issue, I'm about to launch into some experiments with the primers as the variable, magnum VS rifle. I don't think anyone but a true expert could tell the difference in the brisance, one burns hotter than normal, the other burns longer. In a rifle I doubt it matters much, but I'll see. None of my loads will be hot enough to get me in trouble, pressure spike or not. I'm a lot more interested in consistency and accuracy than I am in velocity, and this is apparently going to be the year I break down and buy a chronograph!
Papajohn