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Uncle Grinch
02-10-2006, 10:18 PM
I went to the range today (www.marionroad.com ) and tried a few loads using some of my Green Dot powder, since I didn't have any the Red Dot that is highly recommended. I was shooting my M38 Swede 6.5x55 and my RCBS 26-140 FNGC mould.

Starting at 9.0 grains and working up, my first few groups at 50 yards, with original iron sights, looked promising. 9.0 did have some soot around the case mouth, but it shot nice enough. However, when I got to my last batch of reloads which was 10.5 grains of Green Dot, I was really pleased.

I did not have my crono with me, but will test these later and let you know what they shot. These actually shot better than my FMJ factory loads that I used for the brass (NNY headstamp).

I have read that Red Dot is a great plinker powder, but give Green Dot a try. I believe you will be satisfied with it also.

bruce drake
02-10-2006, 10:22 PM
Mike,

Pull up a copy of Lyman's Cast Bullet Handbook and you'll see a lot of loads for Green Dot. Good Loads too. Good shooting on your part as well. Alliant has a nice "hidden" powder there for cast bullets.

Bruce

45 2.1
02-10-2006, 10:55 PM
Try the RCBS boolit with 11.3 gr. of Unique. Cast from WW and lube and gascheck in an oversize die.

Uncle Grinch
02-10-2006, 11:55 PM
Thanks 45 2.1

I'll try it also... it might shoot even better!!

Buckshot
02-11-2006, 03:50 AM
Try the RCBS boolit with 11.3 gr. of Unique. Cast from WW and lube and gascheck in an oversize die.

...............11.0 to 11.5 grs of Unique work very well under the Jumptrap 1st edition 140gr 6.5mm FN.

...............Buckshot

charlie45
02-12-2006, 04:27 PM
:) Hay guys, I hope theres no color blind reloaders out there. All kidding aside the Green,blue & red dot powders work in many loads. My 30-30 M 94 liked 13.8 of blue with 170 lee rnfp gc, but i'am starting with the red in my 6.5