Can you load 9mm with red dot?

Can you load 9mm with red dot?

I have used Red Dot in the 9mm with 124 fmj bullets, 4.0 grains gives an average of 1040 fps and it works real well in my Smiths. I have also used it in the 38 spl, 357 magnum, 40 S&W, 41 magnum, 44 magnum and 45 colt. Works well in all of the cartridges.

What can you use red dot powder for?

Alliance Red Dot is an exceptionally clean burning powder (up to 50% cleaner than others) that is primarily used for light and standard 12 gauge target loads, but can also be used in some handgun loads. Since being introduced in 1932, Alliant Red Dot has been providing consistent, economical and efficient reloading.

Is red dot a fast burning powder?

Red Dot was originally intended as a shotshell powder for ⅞- to 1⅛-ounce target and field loads in the 12 gauge. The powder is too fast-burning for smaller gauges.

How far out can you shoot with a red dot?

Typically, if you use a red dot sight without any magnification, you can easily aim at a target as far as 100 yards away, if not more.

Should I put a red dot on my carry pistol?

Putting an electronic “red dot” optic on a concealed carry handgun makes no sense. The benefits are minimal and the liabilities are numerous. Adding extra height, weight and possibly width to your inside-the-waistband (IWB) pistol just doesn’t add up. In a nutshell, putting a red dot on a carry gun is just dumb.

Is red dot useful?

Red dots can be extremely useful for close-quarters target engagement, whether for a competitive league event, recreational shooting or self-defense. Red dots may appear to “float” within the optic and that is a result of the red dot correcting for a shooter’s angle or level at which they are aiming.

What type of powder is red dot?

Smokeless target shotshell powder Since 1932, more 100 straights than any other powder. Remarks: The number one premium clay target powder, now 50 percent cleaner.

Is red dot good at night?

A: Red dot sights work very well at night. One of their primary advantages is the fact that they are illuminated, so you aren’t stuck with black iron sights or a black optic reticle on a dark background.

Which is better red or green dot?

The main difference between a green dot vs red dot sight will come down to preference; which one do you like better? Generally speaking, red is easier to see in low light and green is easier to see in daylight. Green may offer marginally better battery life in daylight than red since it doesn’t have to be as bright.

Is a red dot worth it?

When you just look at accuracy (and not speed), red dots make a huge difference. Red dots tend to help solid shooters shoot 10 to 20% better (speed/accuracy) but actually cause most novice to intermediate shooters to shoot slower.

Do red dot sights stay on?

In fact, holographic red dot sights will continue to function accurately even if the lens is partially broken or obscured. As long as some glass is present and visible, the reticle will appear and continue to work properly.

What does 9mm major load mean?

9MM Major Loads 9MM Major means the round has a power factor of 165 or greater. The rounds favored for this kind of competing are mostly, or I should say, vastly 124/125 grain bullets. A few use 115 grain bullets.

What is the best load for a 9mm cast bullet?

Bullets of 115 grains can be designed to leade-seat in short leade barrels, but loads powerful enough to work the action may develop pressure too high for best accuracy. I have found that maximum utility in 9mm Luger cast bullets is in the weight range of 120 to 140 grains.

Can be86 powders be used for 9mm major?

Those can make Major, too. They can make 9MM Major for sure, but since BE86 came out, there is really no point in using them perhaps (Subjective). Notice the theme of the picture is that these are the “slowest/slower burning” Powders that can be used for 9MM efficiently.

What is the best powder for a 9mm pistol?

A fine flattened spherical powder. A lot can fit into a case. More than you will ever need. This makes this powder more dangerous if you make a reloading error. This is a similar powder to Ramshot True Blue, but takes more powder to achieve similar velocity. This is a far above average versatile powder for 9 MM and a good overall choice.