Both work. The Int loads will usually be higher pressure and slower. Longshot will give higher velocity loads at lower pressure. It's been discussed that Int shouldn't be used in tube sets. I personally like the way Int works because I shoot light 20 ga loads in my fixed breech gun. I find Longshot to have a louder report but with proper ear protection that is fixed. For 5 stand the extra velocity might be nice. For skeet I just like light recoil.

 

Excellent, I have a Browning 525 20 and a 20 for my K80, no tubes.

 

I like International and its twin sister Green Dot for the 20 ga. Some will say that its a little hot for the 20 but I will normally back off a half a grain or so and I feel comfortable with that. One thing for sure is that it is snappy and both powders burn clean for me. I load Federal hulls and get 4-5 reloads before I toss them.

 

Longshot is my go-to for 7/8 in 20 and my standard 28 ga powder and I understand why some call it Loudshot.

 

International is my favorite 20ga powder. Yeah it's got pressure but it patterns beautifully and it makes 1200fps. I don't need or want more speed. Just wish I could buy more. I'm down to about 4lbs.

 

International ok in 20ga barrel, I would opt for Longshot on sub gauge tube.

 

I like the extra juice in Longshot and use it for SC; for skeet, 3/4 oz #9 and International.

 

Back when it was available International was my favorite 20 gauge 3/4 ounce load.
I am now using Longshot in both my 20 gauge and 28 gauge reloads. Also a good powder.

 

Thanks everyone, have used Longshot in my 28 for as long as I can remember. I'll probably try both. Feel very lucky to have a good supply of both.

 

Here is my go-to 20 ga Load! Love Longshot powder!

 

Does anyone have experience using Longshot in a 3/4 ounce 20 gauge load? Seems like a logical choice for light 20 gauge side by sides, but there’s no data for this combo on Hodgdon’s website.

 

I have not loaded L/S in the 20ga but from the data above your post the pressures from 7/8oz loads would give me pause to use it with 3/4. I think it might be too slow for that use. Just my $.02

 

Thanks. I was thinking the same thing and appreciate your response.

 

For 3/4 oz I would look at Unique, 20/28, Universal, Green Dot, or International

 

I've just worked up a load for 3/4 ounce 20 gauge in a Remington Gun Club hull with a CB1075-20 wad and Cheddite 209 primer. Yeah AAHS wads in a Remington hull, you try finding Remington wads in today's world. They work just fine, been using the 1078-20 for years.

Anyhow to the load. The charge weight is 15.2 grains and on a Skeet field it's a spot on match for the 16 grain load I use for 7/8 20's. Cannot even guess and the velocity but it does break targets with authority and the 7/8 grain load matches the 7/8 ounce Gun Clubs at 1200 fps in lead and recoil. I've been thinking about getting the new Garmin Zero C1 and this may provide the impetus to get one. The biggest issue was getting the crimp acceptable, ended up dropping the center stem by 3/4 turn and taking the cam adjustment as high as it would go. Now I get a pretty good looking crimp with a tight center and just a bit of dish in the center. I've downloaded all the info to get the load tested by BP and might get it out this week.