Leverlution Powder

[Donnie]

Bought some Leverluition powder, when powder was scarce thinking I could use it for something. Can't find any load data for what I reload ( .45-70 , .223 . 7.62x54r) any suggestions other than buying a 30-30 rifle to use up this powder??

 

[notaglockfanboy]

You can send it to me and I can use it in my 30-30. I have not used any because I don't shoot the 30-30 enough to justify buying the powder. Might check their website and find some info there, if you haven't yet. I would have thought there would be info online somewhere for the 45-70 being that there are lever guns in that caliber.

 

[OilyPablo]

Would it be of any use in .357 and. 44 magnums?

 

[Sni-per]

https://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/SuperLever.pdf

 

[Sni-per]

Maybe you could give this page a look.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com

 

[fallout mike]

Buy another gun maybe?

 

[Donnie]

Thanks for the replies. I have already checked their website, but couldn't find the info I wanted. Maybe the best advice is buy a new gun

 

[poco loco]

That's always good advice.

 

[WestKentucky]

From what I have read the lever powders are fine tuned to each caliber with a different powder in each factory loaded caliber. The one marketed as powder is in the 30-30 range, but would likely be a great fit for cartridges like 7.62x39, 7.62 x54, and in Garand loads. It seems a bit too fast for handguns and a bit too slow for most rifles, but right in the wheelhouse of the 7.62x54r. Call them and ask. They very often have tons of data that doesn't get published because they don't think people will use it enough to take up space in a book. I have had better luck calling than emailing which is another option.

 

[Kp321]

WestKentucky, I think you got your burning rates reversed. Blame it on spellcheck!
The powder in question is too slow for pistol and too fast for heavy rifle loads.

 

[WestKentucky]

Yep. Bass ackwards

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Hodgdon has always said their LVR powders was very specialized and not an all around powder. They supply data for the 30-30, 35 Rem, 25,35, and for the .308 and .338 Marlin Express. When a company doesn't supply data for a powder/cartridge combination there is usually a very good reason. That powder just isn't for the 45-70 or .223...

 

[GooseGestapo]

You can work up your own data.
I'm doing such with LVR in my BLR in .358win.

LVR has a pressure curve optimized to the smaller case capacities of most lever cartridges and maximum pressures of around 45,000psi or 40,000cup.
It is somewhere between H380 and H414 in burning speed. I've acutally used RL15 data as a "starting" point for working up loads such as with the .338ME and 250gr bullets. (btw it gives 100-150fps over Remington factory loads at similar pressures...).

It will "work" with the .45/70, though you'll likely run out of room in the case before you get to optimum working pressures as it's a bit slow for the .45/70.

It will "work" in the .223, though nothing spectacular. Try BLC2 starting loads, as LVR is quite similar in my experience to BLC2....
remember, start low, and work up...slowly. Just like with the non-cannister mil-surp powders.

 

[herrwalther]

My .35Rem Marlin really loves the LR powder, consistent 1/2" groups. I wouldn't want to use that powder in a different firearm, other than 30-30, .308ME etc.