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ben1949
03-04-2003, 03:47 PM
does anyone have loading info for 200 gn lead bullets using greendot, bluedot, bullseye, unique, for mild loads (cowbot loads) any info appreciated

Will
03-04-2003, 11:12 PM
These are from my older Speer book. Couldn't find anything on bluedot did find something on reddot thought maybe that's what you meant. Hope these help.

Colt Single Action
5 1/2" barrel
1-16 twist
W-W cases
CCI 300 primers.
200 GR Semi-Wadcutter


Greendot 8.3 gr 967fps
7.3 gr 844fps

Bullseye 7.5gr 974fps
6.5gr 846fps

Unique 9.5gr 1054fps
8.0gr 888fps

Red Dot 7.3gr 981fps
6.3gr 842fps



Will

DMC
03-06-2003, 04:50 AM
From Alliant -

Blue Dot 13.0 grains COL 1.550" 925 FPS

That's a MAX load for a jacketed bullet, safe with a lead. Start about 10% lower, 11.7 grains, you don't need that velocity for CAS anyhow.

If you are going to use the Dots and their kin, I suggest you pick up a copy of Alliant's Reloader's Manual. Your powder dealer should have a stack of them. Cover price is two and a half bucks, but dealers usually give them away. Lots of information in there.

DC

ben1949
03-06-2003, 09:55 AM
thanks Will you have been very helpful

ben1949

ben1949
03-06-2003, 09:57 AM
thanks dc I will ask the next time I am there

Ben1949