powder help

[LUCKYDAWG13]

i just got 6lbs of powder for free yep that's a good thing
i got 3 lbs of Blue dot and 3 lbs of 231 for the most part i just
use Bullseye and 2400 but this is free so i gotta use it up
i load for 9mm 357 & 45ACP out of the two powders which
would be best for what ?
thanks

[nhrifle]

I know blue dot makes excellent 9mm loads, not sure about the 231

[454PB]

231 will work in all three, with the best fit for .45 ACP and 9mm. Bluedot will work best in the .357, and can be used in .45 and 9mm, but is a bit slow for them.

One of my pet loads for .357 is a cast SWC over 9.5 grains of Bluedot. It chronos 1200 to 1300 fps depending on barrel length.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

thanks Steve i will load some up for the 9mm

[kenyerian]

You can use both for the 357 Try 231 with 200 grain boolit in your 45acp. I like mold #452630.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

thanks Kenyerian i use the Lyman 452374 mold

[stubshaft]

I'd use the 231 for the 45 and 9mm for sure. Blue Dot is a slow burner and I usually use it in heavy 44 mag loads, but you might be able to find a decent load for the 357 with it.