Green Dot in 38 Super

[superbee]

Anybody have any ideas (or experience) about loading for 38 Super using Green Dot? I have the Lee .358-125-RF mold and I size those bullets to .356. These bullets weight about 128 grains when cast of ACWW.

I've looked in numerous sources for Green Dot data in 38 Super - Lyman 46th and 49th, Lyman Cast Manuals 3 and 4, Speer, Sierra, Alliant website - without any luck.

Green Dot has worked very well for me in 380 auto and 32-20 cast loads, so I would like to try it in 38 Super as well, unless Green Dot is just totally unsuited for 38 Super.

[bobthenailer]

Data from lymans casting book from the 1970s
Lyman #356402 121gr bullet , COL 1.257
Green Dot powder
min 4.3gr @1035 fps @21,000 cup
max 5.3gr @1190 fps @29,400 cup
this will give you a starting point @ 4.3 grs of GD

[superbee]

Much obliged Bob. Thanks :smile: