Description
Alliant Blue Dot propellant is a versatile, medium burn rate powder with a burn rate of 9, specifically designed for use in handgun and pistol loads while also finding application in some shotgun configurations. Characterized by its double-base formulation, Blue Dot delivers consistent performance ideal for magnum pistol cartridges such as the 357 Magnum and 44 Magnum. Its physical form is a flake powder, providing dependable metering properties, which aids in achieving uniform loads. Blue Dot is popular among reloaders for its stability across a range of ambient temperatures, maintaining consistent velocities even in varying weather conditions—a crucial factor in precise load development. When developing loads with Blue Dot, handloaders should note its tendency to deliver high velocities, which makes it suitable for enhancing the performance of magnum rounds. Its reputation in the reloading community is supported by its excellent ignition characteristics and consistent batch-to-batch quality, making it a favored choice for achieving enhanced ballistic performance in heavier handgun cartridges.
Specifications
Burn Rate
6.4 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.749 g/cm³
Density
1.630 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Alliant BLUE DOT
Verified load data combinations using Alliant BLUE DOT.
.357 Maximum
ALSA PRO .355 | 140gr | ALSA PRO FMJ 140gr
.357 Maximum
ALSA PRO .355 | 147gr | ALSA PRO FMJ 147gr
.357 Maximum
ALSA PRO .357 | 158gr | ALSA PRO FMJ 158gr
.357 Maximum
Ares .357 | 158gr | Ares RNBB 158gr
.357 Maximum
CamPro .357 | 158gr | CamPro RNFP FCP 158gr
.357 Maximum
Geco .355 | 124gr | Geco HEXAGON 124gr
.357 Maximum
Geco .355 | 154gr | Geco FMJ FLAT NOSE 154gr
.357 Maximum
Geco .357 | 158gr | Geco HOLLOW POINT 158gr
.357 Maximum
Geco .357 | 180gr | Geco HEXAGON 180gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .356 | 125gr | H&N RN KB 125gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .356 | 125gr | H&N RN HS 125gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .356 | 130gr | H&N RN HS 130gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .356 | 135gr | H&N KS HS 135gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .356 | 145gr | H&N KS HS 145gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .357 | 158gr | H&N KS HS 158gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .357 | 158gr | H&N RN F 158gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .357 | 158gr | H&N RN HS 158gr
.357 Maximum
H&N .357 | 158gr | H&N SWC F 158gr
Subsonic Loads — Alliant BLUE DOT
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Alliant BLUE DOT.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr
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