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Old November 4, 2007, 11:55 PM   #4
joneb
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(although I have never seen a magnum primer recommended for Blue Dot in any reloading manual).
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...15&bulletid=29
The Hornady data I have shows Blue Dot with Mag primers.
I have loaded BD with magnum and standard primers for .357 Mag with 158 and 180gr jacketed bullets, I prefer mid-range loads with standard primers for BD. I have experienced erratic behavior with BD with upper end loads with both standard and mag primers, these upper end loads were weighed for testing. I have replaced Blue Dot with AA#9 for now, and the left over BD has worked well in my .308 Win.
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