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Qtiphky · February 9, 2012, 06:49 AM

I have been using Unique, but thought I would try something a little different. The loading sheet says 7.0 grains of Blue Dot for starting and never exceed 7.3. The Sierra manual says that 8.3 is starting load for a 125 grain bullet. I loaded up 15 at 7, 20 at 7.5 and 15 at 8. Has anyone ever used Blue Dot, Green Dot or Red Dot for 38 Specials and what were the results.

It is going to be awhile until I can test these and was hoping to get some thoughts before I go. The bullets are 125 grain Rainier flat points.

thanks.

February 9, 2012, 06:49 AM	#1
Qtiphky Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: Upper Michigan, above the Mackinac Bridge Posts: 568	38 Spcl Loads using the "Dot" powders? I have been using Unique, but thought I would try something a little different. The loading sheet says 7.0 grains of Blue Dot for starting and never exceed 7.3. The Sierra manual says that 8.3 is starting load for a 125 grain bullet. I loaded up 15 at 7, 20 at 7.5 and 15 at 8. Has anyone ever used Blue Dot, Green Dot or Red Dot for 38 Specials and what were the results. It is going to be awhile until I can test these and was hoping to get some thoughts before I go. The bullets are 125 grain Rainier flat points. thanks.