HP5, ISO3200 and Ilford LC29?

I've been cleaning up the study today and I found the Ilford Pamphlet "Push Processing Guide". It suggested that I could push HP5+ to ISO3200 and still get acceptable results with LC29.

LC29 was the first developer I used when I started processing my own film, but I have to admit I gave up on LC29, as I was getting results that were too grainy for my initial tastes (but I have probably "Grown" a bit since then ).

Has anyone had any experience with this combo? Would the grain be golf ball size?

Cheers

Just checked the document you refer to and think you might have an old copy? The October 2003 version of "Developing Your First Film..." refers only to Microphen and DDX for push processing. But the Fact Sheet for Ilfotec LC29 does show one recommended time for HP5+ @ 3200 ISO (11 mins). I think that DDX would be better than LC29 which is pretty much a general purpose developer. And if you're worried about grain go to Delta 400 and DDX.

No, I'm not that worried, more curious.....just about curious to run of a small roll of 12 exposures and give it a shot (I have some LC29 thats about 18 months old. It probably should still be OK)