Got two pounds of Green Dot.. Bought it for 45 Long Colt.
I use Accurate 2, which I like for 9mm and 38 Special target shooting.
Where can I get some good load data to work up some rounds with Green Dot in 38 Special and 9mm. I know it can be done but my Lee Reloading book doesn't have it.

Who has used this in 9mm and/or 38 Special. Just want to work up target ammo with it.

Some discussion here:

http://castboolits.gunloads.co...reen-Dot-in-Handguns

Alliant doesn't show loads on their site for any pistol cartridges other than 44 Mag, 45 Colt, and 45 ACP.

http://www.alliantpowder.com/r...wder.aspx?powderid=5

I have a 2004 Alliant powder guide that has green dot loads for those 2 plus almost very other pistol cartridge out there at that time.

Only few do not have green dot loads.

post what bullet weights and bullets you plan on using and I well get you the loads.

I don't keep my loading manuals at my home but I would suggest that any data for Red Dot will be OK with Green Dot.

This is because the origins of the powder are that it was made as a 'slower' version of Red Dot to deal with a change in either cases or wads (I don't recall which) from paper to plastic or vice-versa) in shot gun loadings.

I will have a look tomorrow if it helps in my old Speer and Lyman books.

Thanks everybody for some great feedback on Green Dot. Have put togethe 25 9mm rounds for some test firing tomorrow. Will post update tomorrow.

As promised, this from Speer #10 Manual:

9mm Luger - 4" Barrel S & W Model 39
125 LEAD ROUND NOSE
4.2 Green Dot = 990fps
3.8 Green Dot = 869fps


38 S & W (NOT SPECIAL BUT "OLD" 38 S & W) - 4" Barrel:
148 LEAD DOUBLE ENDED WADCUTTER
3.1 Green Dot = 746fps
2.8 Green Dot = 669fps

38 S & W (NOT SPECIAL BUT "OLD" 38 S & W) - 4" Barrel:
158 LEAD ROUND NOSE or SEMI WADCUTTER (KEITH TYPE)
2.8 Green Dot = 719fps
2.5 Green Dot = 648fps

Certainly the loads for the "old" .38 S & W should be safe enough in your .38 S & W Special.

Hope it helps! I'll see if I can find my Lyman Manual too.

Hello again. I have looked in my Lyman 47th Manual and there is NO DATA for Green Dot in .38 S & W Special for any type or weight of bullet. Some stuff for 9mm Parabellum/Luge however:

9mm Parabellum/Luger - 4" Barrel:
Lyman 358345 115 grain Lead Semi Wadcutter
4.0 Green Dot = 1030fps = 24,000 CUP
5.0 Green Dot = 1200fps = 32,500 CUP

9mm Parabellum/Luger - 4" Barrel:
Lyman 356402 121 grain Lead Cone Point
3.9 Green Dot = 970fps = 22,200 CUP
4.8 Green Dot = 1165fps = 32,500 CUP

9mm Parabellum/Luger - 4" Barrel:
Lyman 356242 121 grain Lead Round Nose
3.5 Green Dot = 919fps = 26,200 CUP
4.4 Green Dot = 1152fps = 32,800 CUP

Bullet 356402 at OAL of 1.110" and bullet 356242 at OAL of 1.065" were the "classic" Lyman bullet mould designs for a generation of 9mm Parabellum/Luger reloaders in the 1980s!

Thanks for the info. I went to the range today. Shoot some 38 Special with my Ruger LCR and some 9mm with a Springfield XD subcompact. Used ammo I had reloaded with Green Dot. Was very happy with the results. Think I might be a fan.

I used some Green Dot about 20+ years ago when I first started reloading . I had plenty on hand as I used it for 12ga loads. Well, I moved on to others powders. Fast forward to this year. I ran low on Unique for light loads for my 357 and 44 mags. I read the post listed above at Castloads. I remembered about using Green Dot and I still have 12 lbs on hand. I worked up some loads that turned out to be some of my most accurate loads I've shot lately. It will be a long time before I buy anymore Unique for general cast loads. My 8lb keg is still for my 12ga loads. My 4 lb keg is set aside for my pistol loads now.

I agree I was surprised by Green Dot. Worked up some loads for both 38 Special and 9mm. Have to take your time and do it right but it is good..