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Green Dot powder in .45 ACP

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Post by Bill Treanor 2/21/2019, 8:25 pm

Does anyone have experience with Green Dot powder and a 200 SWC bullet for short line loads? I was given a bunch of older Green Dot powder and I’m looking for a starting point for an “accurate enough” load for the short line.

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Post by Wobbley 2/21/2019, 8:57 pm

Try here for a start.  

http://castpics.net/LoadData/Freebies/RM/Alliant/Hercules_1987.pdf
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Post by Bill Treanor 2/22/2019, 8:10 am

^^^^that is perfect- thank you, Wobbley!

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Post by oldsalt444 2/25/2019, 10:37 am

Just FYI, Green Dot has the same burn rate as WST.  You can go as low as 3.8 gr. with good accuracy and reliability.
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Post by noylj 2/27/2019, 2:16 pm

Green Dot, 231/HP38, Zip, and N320 are all close to the same burn rate, but that does not mean they can replace each other. 231/HP38 is STILL my most accurate powder for .45 Auto, followed by Bullseye and AA2. Zip has been a real disappointment.
3.8-4.2gn is usually within the "sweet" spot for 200gn lead bullets and Green Dot.

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Post by Bill Treanor 2/27/2019, 2:25 pm

I've actually got some 231 sitting around, too. What's your charge of 231 for a 200 gr. bullet, noylj?

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Post by noylj 3/18/2019, 11:49 am

4.7-5.1 gn depending on bullet. Only shoot 200gn L-SWC and accuracy point changes with bullet nose profile, so you have to find your sweet spot.

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