It was the last powder on the shelf at the store. It was cheap.
Anyone have a load for 38 special, 44 mag, 308, 30-06?
Seems like using Green Dot data by weight would be a place to start.
I have the Lyman 47 with Green Dot data.
It was the last powder on the shelf at the store. It was cheap.
Anyone have a load for 38 special, 44 mag, 308, 30-06?
Seems like using Green Dot data by weight would be a place to start.
I have the Lyman 47 with Green Dot data.
Last edited by clearwater; 01-13-2021 at 12:33 AM.
Using Green dot data is probably Ok as long as you know your gun has plenty of margin.
If I was trying out a load for a gun that might not be able to handle pressures above the SAAMI rating, I would be very tempted to use Red Dot data. Red Dot is a very similar powder that is just a smidge faster than Green Dot and substituting a slower powder (IMR Green) for the listed powder (Red Dot) is probably just a little bit safer.
Part of my leaning toward Red Dot data, is also a concern over the available Green Dot data. A lot of data is out there that was developed without the newer more accurate pressure test equipment.
The Color powders are VOLUME replacements for the DOT powders.
IE: They use the same bushing when loading shotshells. Weight may or may not be the same.
NRA Benefactor.
Last edited by clearwater; 01-13-2021 at 11:57 AM.
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