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bearkiller · September 9, 2004, 08:41 PM

Disclaimer: My load data works in my gun but maybe not yours. Proceed with caution!

I have loaded 12.0g blue dot with a 140gr XTP. If using 140gr jacketed bullets you may want to reduce to 10-11 grains for a milder load. 12 grains of blue dot should be toward the higher end for the 140gr bullet.

I also like the 125gr XTP with 13.0 gr blue dot and the 158gr XTP with 10-11.5gr blue dot and a magnum primer (CCI 550).

Use H-110, W296, or good ole' 2400 if true magnum velocity is desired!

September 9, 2004, 08:41 PM	#22
bearkiller Member Join Date: August 12, 2004 Posts: 30	Disclaimer: My load data works in my gun but maybe not yours. Proceed with caution! I have loaded 12.0g blue dot with a 140gr XTP. If using 140gr jacketed bullets you may want to reduce to 10-11 grains for a milder load. 12 grains of blue dot should be toward the higher end for the 140gr bullet. I also like the 125gr XTP with 13.0 gr blue dot and the 158gr XTP with 10-11.5gr blue dot and a magnum primer (CCI 550). Use H-110, W296, or good ole' 2400 if true magnum velocity is desired!