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**Mike Irwin** · December 4, 2012, 11:57 AM

Years ago I loaded Red Dot for 9mm and .38 Special.

It had two characteristics...

1. Gave excellent accuracy in the 9, astounding accuracy in the .38.

2. It was, without a doubt, the filthiest powder I have ever used.

I went back to 231 for my handgun rounds and saved the Red Dot for my 12 gauge loads.

December 4, 2012, 11:57 AM	#9
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	Years ago I loaded Red Dot for 9mm and .38 Special. It had two characteristics... 1. Gave excellent accuracy in the 9, astounding accuracy in the .38. 2. It was, without a doubt, the filthiest powder I have ever used. I went back to 231 for my handgun rounds and saved the Red Dot for my 12 gauge loads. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.