I have a batch of new Blue Dot, AA#9, & W296 powders currently in my stock with both large pistol and large pistol magnum primers. I am loading a plain base 245gr SWC-HP cast from an MP mold with a mixture of 94/3/3 lead, Bens Red, and it roughly has a 12BHN . These loads will be my standard woods loads for both hunting and self defense versus medium sized game or smaller when aloft. If I am correct I need 900fps or more for expansion but will test this information once loads are developed. The firearm is a S&W Model 69 with a 4/25" barrel.
The Question: Can I safely use Lymans 48th edition load data from 2002 safely with today's powders ? I noticed that the old data shows a difference in weight when comparing H110 & W296. Since this is pre-2008 (a date from other sites about powders changing) load data would it be a safe load to starting at 5-10% max with AA#9 and large pistol primers ? What if I substitute W296 powder and large pistol magnum primers for the older H110 using the older data if I start at the starting load and work my way up ? Thanks for your opinions.