Yet another powder question...

[jstory]

Need opinions on Red Dot. Found an 8 pounder and was wondering how it does with cast bullets in 38 special. Like always, thank you INGO

 

[17 squirrel]

Its a dirty powder when used in 38 special.

 

[gabrigger]

Red Dot will work in .38 Special. It is decent with cast bullets. However, as stated above, it will be fairly dirty.

 

[Drail]

I have used it for years on many pistol calibers (.38. .41, .44, .45) and it is a very useful powder. It's really not dirty unless you load it too light and the case doesn't quite swell enough to seal the breech. A lot of powder measures don't like it and will chop grains. It can also bridge in the meter so give it a little tap every time you dump a charge to ensure you get it all. Crunchy but good.

 

[CCC]

I have used PROMO with good results. PROMO load data is the same as Red Dot by weight. Volume of these powders at equal weights is different though.

I would use Red Dot if the price is right.

 

[jstory]

Hey gents...thanks for the replys. I have found a couple pounds of HP-38 and decided to go that route. I was looking at a burn chart and it showed Red Dot burns faster than Titegroup. My guess is it would be as bad, probably more smoke than i get now. Thanks again guys.

 

[Robert Richardson]

The smoke is more probably from the bullet lube than the powder.