XD-40 Shooter
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Today I decided to experiment a little in my 357 mag with Blue Dot. The minimum listed load in my Lee book for 125 grain jacketed is 13.1 grains, I decided to try a reduced load at 12 grains. Let me tell you, at reduced loads, Blue Dot is dirty, dirty, dirty, my gun is covered in soot and there is some unburned powder granules, ick! If you're gonna use Blue Dot, run a midrange listed load, 13.5 grains should be about right, as 14.5 is the max listed. I've learned my lesson, full power loads with slower powders.