Red dot what do you use it for?

[horsemen61]

First yes I have Manuals so no I don't need to hear well go get a good reloading manual. I just would like to know what fellow thr members use it for thanks horsemen61

 

[rcmodel]

I have used a ton of it in 12ga, .38 Special, .45 ACP, 32-20 WCF, .44 Special, .380 ACP, and others over the years.

Just about anywhere you could use Bullseye, you can use it.

rc

 

[10mm_Shooter]

I use red dot and green dot for target loads in my .44 mag in 1000fps range

 

[ReloaderFred]

I use it mostly for loading 12 gauge shotgun loads, but I've also used it for .45 acp.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[zxcvbob]

I mostly use it for .45 Colt. I need to try it in .41 Magnum.

 

[mstreddy]

I've been using it as Promo in 9MM, 380ACP, and will try it in 38 Special, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP.
All thanks to BDS informative threads on it.

 

[oneounceload]

Red Dot is good for 1oz shotgun loads, a variety of moderate handgun loads and is best bought in 8# jugs to save money

 

[PapaG]

45 years of trap loads. To the tune of 3 or 4 thousand per year. Some years much more. I have shot a few hundred 45acp and 38 specials but prefer to keep it in the shotgun world.

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

I prefer RD for cast slugs in my .380, 9mak, 9mmPara .357 and .45acp.
shoots cleaner for me, and it's low flash also.

 

[Schwing]

I have had some pretty good luck with it in .45ACP. It is my favorite powder in .38 special. I usually just go for the promo since I don't worry to much about the smoke factor.

 

[FMJBT]

Light 38 special and 45 loads.

Cast rife loads. "the load"

Expirmenting with round ball gallery loads.

 

[RainDodger]

Thousands of 12ga trap loads, all through my MEC 9000 loader!

 

[TfflHndn]

I use it for .45 and .38 target loads, primarily.

 

[morcey2]

12 gauge, although I prefer Clays, and some reduced loads in rifles (13 gr.) for nieces, nephews, and grandkids.... And some of my more wimpy brothers.

I'll probably start using it in 9x18 with cast bullets, but I'm pretty happy with bullseye for that right now.

Matt

 

[Hypnogator]

Usetawas I used it for 12-ga trap & skeet loads, and for .45 ACP and .38 Spl. Still useful for all those loads, but nowadays I use Hodgdon Clays for virtually identical loads with less fouling.

 

[brutus51]

Always used it for 12ga. trap loads but I just picked up a copy of American hand loader and Mike Venturino has it listed as the most accurate powder for, of all things, .45 Colt. 6gr. under a 255gr. LSWC. Loaded up fifty rounds today. Keep you posted on how they do.

 

[Ifishsum]

I use it mainly in .45ACP and .45 Colt with cast boolets. Have also used it in .38sp, 9x18 mak and .44sp

 

[gamestalker]

It's been a favorite of mine for 1-1/8 oz. 12 ga. dove and quail, and busting clays for about 35 yrs.. Mec 600 Jr. # 36 powder bushing, and you've got a screaming SG load for the above. I don't load handgun with fast burners, so can't offer any advice there.

GS

 

[Catshooter]

I use five grains of Red Dot in the 30-30 underneath a Lyman 311008. Goes about 1200 fps, quiet, accurate and zero recoil.

I've also used five grains under a .381 round ball in my 38-55.


Cat

 

[Artofgolf]

rcmodel

I have used a ton of it in ........... .380 ACP, and others over the years. rc

I was fortunate to find some @ Bass Pro .... have considered it for the Wharf Rat. Any 90g XTP's tested with RedDot? Give me your unvarnished opinion

 

[Salmoneye]

.38 S&W
.38 SPCL
.357 Mag
.44 SPCL
.44 Mag
.30-30
.30-06
.35 Remingtom

 

[243winxb]

Red Dot is great for 12 ga. target loads. I didnt find it produced great accuracy in 38 spec. & 45 acp or 30-30 cast bullet loads.

 

[phonejack]

44 special and sub sonic load with cast bullets in a 30/30

 

[funklord12]

38 special, 45 acp, and 9mm

 

[TexasDon]

The question may be easier to answer if you asked what NOT to load it in???

I use it in a variety of cast pistol loads and 12 gauge, even some light cast rifle loads.

RedDot is one of the powders I keep on hand like Unique...!!!

TxD