Thomas Traddles
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Hello, I ran across data for Red Dot Powder from a 1973 Hornady Reloading Manual. Here are the loads for a 158 grn LRN for 38 Special and their corresponding velocities.
3.5grs = 750fps
3.8grs = 800fps
4.2grs = 850fps
4.5grs = 900fps
4.9grs = 950fps
5.3grs = 1000fps
5.6grs = 1050fps MAX LOAD
Compare this to the Loads in the Most Recent Lyman Manual (49th) for 158 grn bullets for 38 special:
Nothing -- there is no data for a 158 grn bullet in this caliber.
The closest Red Dot Loads for 38 special are for a 150 gr DEWC and start at 2.8 grains with a velocity of 839fps and end with a max load of 3.2 grains at 917fps.
Is the Red Dot powder of today different than the Red Dot of yesteryear? I don't think so. Why the discrepancy?
3.5grs = 750fps
3.8grs = 800fps
4.2grs = 850fps
4.5grs = 900fps
4.9grs = 950fps
5.3grs = 1000fps
5.6grs = 1050fps MAX LOAD
Compare this to the Loads in the Most Recent Lyman Manual (49th) for 158 grn bullets for 38 special:
Nothing -- there is no data for a 158 grn bullet in this caliber.
The closest Red Dot Loads for 38 special are for a 150 gr DEWC and start at 2.8 grains with a velocity of 839fps and end with a max load of 3.2 grains at 917fps.
Is the Red Dot powder of today different than the Red Dot of yesteryear? I don't think so. Why the discrepancy?