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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ IMR Blue Replacement |
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Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:08 am
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Joined: 13 Jan 2006
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Now that I found out that they discontinued IMR 4756 which I loved for 1-1 1/8 oz in the 16ga and 1 oz loads in my 20ga I've been looking at data for the new IMR blue.
It looks like this may be a good replacement for 4756 for my hunting loads in both gauges.
Any feed back on this would be appreciated |
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Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:28 am
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Joined: 24 Jul 2016
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Location: Ohio
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IMR Blue and Blue Dot are the same creature. I use Blue Dot for lead and bismuth field loads. |
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Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:23 am
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Joined: 13 Jan 2006
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Thanks, I'll give the IMR Blue a try. I think it may be cleaner burning than the old blue Dot |
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Posted:
Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:43 pm
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
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Location: Illinois
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I have used Blue Dot in 1 1/8 oz loads with no problems |
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Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:30 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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Longshot and 4756 are remarkably similar. It takes up very little room in the hull. Blue Dot/ IMR Blue are pretty bulky and burn a tad slower. Blue will take up more room in the hull, but won't leak so easily like Longshot does. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:51 am
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Location: West MI
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I too miss 4756, IMO, a great 20ga magnum powder that metered very consistent and burned squeaky clean.
I haven't tried IMR Blue yet but if "equal" to BlueDot, from my experience, watch your powder drops for consistency and incomplete burn leaving a bunch of unburnt powder flakes in the barrel/action. Tried BD in my RGL 1oz Trap loads and was happy to run out of the little bit I had (inconsistent and filthy) and now enjoy Longshot as a replacement (reminds me of 4756), with the correct component stack up migration (walking form the club house to Trap field) is a non-issue. |
_________________ Sorry, I'm a Duck Hunter so shouldn't be held strictly responsible for my actions between Oct 1st and ice up. |
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Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:35 pm
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Joined: 20 Nov 2008
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Location: VA
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Surprisingly enough... they do have quite a few recipes:
https://imrpowder.com/imr-blue/
If you hop over to the IMR Green page though, it's limited to 7/8 oz loads in the RGL hulls.
Cheers!
jpm |
_________________ VA -- eastern slope of the Blue Ridge, South of the James, North of the Staunton
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Posted:
Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:13 pm
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Joined: 09 Jan 2013
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Location: Florida
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JPM98VMI wrote: |
Surprisingly enough... they do have quite a few recipes:
https://imrpowder.com/imr-blue/
If you hop over to the IMR Green page though, it's limited to 7/8 oz loads in the RGL hulls.
Cheers!
jpm
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They copied that data from the Hodgdon site for blue dot . |
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Posted:
Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:18 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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They are OWNED by Hodgdon
See bottom of this link
https://imrpowder.com/
IMR is a Hodgdon Powder Company brand.
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Hodgdon Powder Company operates following Biblical principles to honor God. Our mission is to provide quality products and services in a manner which enhances the lives of our employees, families, customers, suppliers, and our communities. In doing so, we deal with integrity and honesty, reflecting that people are more important than dollars, and that our purpose is to bring credit to our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:36 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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I like that statement, unfortunately they sure didn't enhance my life by putting the ax to 4756. It's the only real gripe I have ever had with Hogdon. |
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Posted:
Sun Feb 17, 2019 4:18 am
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Joined: 09 Jan 2013
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Location: Florida
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My bad I meant to say Alliant but Hodgdon has alot more data now than the last time looked. |
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