Short Ten Blue Dot Load: Test Results

[Victor Wasylyna]

I just received test results for a new Blue Dot waterfowl load (using 1 3/8 oz. of bismuth). The components are: (1) a 10 gauge Remington (green) hull (cut to 2 7/8''); (2) a CCI 209 Magnum primer; (3) 34.0 grains of Blue Dot; (4) an SP-10 wad; (5) three 16 gauge overshot cards in the wad cup; (6) 1.375 ounces of #4 bismuth; and (7) a 6 point fold crimp. The result: 1192 fps @ 8538 psi.

In my opinion, the magnum primer is a critical component. Without it, there is no consistency (see my other Blue Dot thread). That said, the pressure may be deemed too high by some. (I certainly plan to use this load to kill ducks with my Parker short tens!)

-Victor