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Post by thelefthand on Jun 18, 2024 8:57:04 GMT -5
I don't think it would be a top performer, but it seems to be a versatile powder that's easy to ignite. I've seen it used in everything from subsonic .223 loads to hot 44 mag loads. Wasn't sure if anyone had explored using it for a SML.
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Post by dennis on Jun 18, 2024 10:23:03 GMT -5
Maybe as a booster for a duplex. You won't be able to fill your powder chamber with that powder. Your bullet (must) be fully in the rifled part of the barrel.
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Post by thelefthand on Jun 18, 2024 13:29:48 GMT -5
I guess I was thinking of it being used without a chamber.
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Post by deadeer on Jun 18, 2024 18:57:10 GMT -5
Smokepolehall has used it for light loads due to a bad shoulder. Try a pm to him. I havent looked to see when he was last on here. I know him on other sites too, so will tell him to respond if I find him.
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Post by lakeplainshunter on Jun 18, 2024 19:33:56 GMT -5
Slufoot when he was doing conversions use to recommend 17 gr with a 200 gr bullet in a sabot. This is for a .45. You might be able to find some information over on that other nearly dead forum.
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Post by smokepolehall on Jun 18, 2024 20:42:38 GMT -5
I run a Savage BP I used Blue dot some. I did ok using from 16-19 gr Blue with HB45/40 sabot & Hornady 200 gr XTP. 25 yards it put them in a ragged 1 hole. It kept fair groups at 75 yards about an inch. Killed 4 or 5 tick toters with it.
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Post by thelefthand on Jun 20, 2024 15:55:12 GMT -5
Thanks! I don't really have a plan to use it, but that's the exact application that I was thinking for. I don't currently keep blue dot on my shelf, but I've been known to tinker around with reduced loads on centerfire stuff. Blue dot has always interested me in that regard, but I never ended up getting it. Now, I'm thinking that it has such a wide range of application that I really need to pick up a keg (or 2) of it.
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Post by buckeye68 on Jun 20, 2024 20:58:39 GMT -5
Thanks! I don't really have a plan to use it, but that's the exact application that I was thinking for. I don't currently keep blue dot on my shelf, but I've been known to tinker around with reduced loads on centerfire stuff. Blue dot has always interested me in that regard, but I never ended up getting it. Now, I'm thinking that it has such a wide range of application that I really need to pick up a keg (or 2) of it. Keep in mind that you have a powder chamber in the SML that you don’t have to worry about with a CF when playing around with reduced loads. |
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Post by lbahunter on Jun 22, 2024 16:26:39 GMT -5
Thanks! I don't really have a plan to use it, but that's the exact application that I was thinking for. I don't currently keep blue dot on my shelf, but I've been known to tinker around with reduced loads on centerfire stuff. Blue dot has always interested me in that regard, but I never ended up getting it. Now, I'm thinking that it has such a wide range of application that I really need to pick up a keg (or 2) of it. I have used Blue Dot in reduced .45 SML loads in my Scout conversion. My gun is setup for lighter loads. N110 is better. |
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Post by smokepolehall on Jul 27, 2024 5:31:45 GMT -5
I used a savage BP with vent liners & there isn't enough of a recess to call it a chamber. 5 gr would fill the cavity area. I have shot up to & including 22 gr. of blue Dot with lighter 195-200 gr bullets with HB45/40 sabots. Never tried bore riders with that powder.
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