H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I am running low on Red Dot, the powder I use for loading 12 gauge shotshells. I have not been able to find any anywhere for quite some time. I have about half a box worth of Magtech brass to load up, and once they are set, I think I've got enough powder left for maybe 3 or 4 boxes of AAs that I trim back to 2-1/2" for use in my older shotguns with shorter chambers. Now, here's the kicker. Once I am done with all of that, I will have loaded up enough 12 gauge, (and .45 Colt) for me and 3 friends to potentially go shoot End of the Trail next year. So I have to save all that ammo. No big deal. I can shoot .44-40 or .32-20 or .44 Magnum or .44 Special at local shoots between now and then, all of which I have plenty of ammo stockpiled, and plenty of powder and bullets to load up more ammo as needed. But what do do about the shotgun? Well, as I was putting away my just loaded up ammo, I came across a buncha 20 gauge ammo (Magtech brass again) I had loaded up from back when I was doing Zoot Shooting. I've also got plenty of Blue Dot, the powder I use for 20 gauge. So there's the solution to my shotgun problem. All I gotta do now is go buy me a 20 Gauge Parker Trojan that I know of for sale nearby for a reasonable price. Is that a reasonable solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Parker cost / price per box of 12 ga = ? Even so, a new Parker to play with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Any excuse, is a good excuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 you get a new toy - win win to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Spade Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 I was in my favorite gun/reloading store today and they got in a shipment of alliant powder, red dot being one they got. Might want to keep an eye on online suppliers, some may pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 I also ran out of Red Dot. I picked up some Winchester 244. I made up some shotshells, four loads with different bullets in .45ACP, and some .38 Special. I'm using the same grain weight as I was with Red Dot. Promising so far. I've seen a lot of 244 around. I have not tried it in bigger cases like 45 Colt or 44Mag yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 I have 12 gauge & 20 gauge shotguns, loading press for each, and an assortment of powder for each, just for the type of problem you are having. I don't like being locked into just one powder for anything these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 14 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: I am running low on Red Dot, the powder I use for loading 12 gauge shotshells. I have not been able to find any anywhere for quite some time. I have about half a box worth of Magtech brass to load up, and once they are set, I think I've got enough powder left for maybe 3 or 4 boxes of AAs that I trim back to 2-1/2" for use in my older shotguns with shorter chambers. Now, here's the kicker. Once I am done with all of that, I will have loaded up enough 12 gauge, (and .45 Colt) for me and 3 friends to potentially go shoot End of the Trail next year. So I have to save all that ammo. No big deal. I can shoot .44-40 or .32-20 or .44 Magnum or .44 Special at local shoots between now and then, all of which I have plenty of ammo stockpiled, and plenty of powder and bullets to load up more ammo as needed. But what do do about the shotgun? Well, as I was putting away my just loaded up ammo, I came across a buncha 20 gauge ammo (Magtech brass again) I had loaded up from back when I was doing Zoot Shooting. I've also got plenty of Blue Dot, the powder I use for 20 gauge. So there's the solution to my shotgun problem. All I gotta do now is go buy me a 20 Gauge Parker Trojan that I know of for sale nearby for a reasonable price. Is that a reasonable solution? Easy fix!! Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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