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(Blue, Red, probably Green) Dot powder - srjdsmith - 09-19-2026
When I was a kid, it it seems like we could load literally EVERYTHING with Red Dot and 4756- shot, brass… everything.
I don’t really need these powders, but just wondering…
Why is the 4756 gone?
Why can’t I find Blue Dot?
Why is Red Dot so scarce?
(Midway USA appears to have 1lb bottles, but I haven’t bought anything from Midway since Larry pledged his undying love for Wayne LaPierre)
I can get any factory ammo, and primers and many powders and bullets… but why are some components still so scarce?
RE: (Blue, Red, probably Green) Dot powder - tommag - 09-19-2026
Many powders have been discontinued, don't know if that's the case with the dots, but I'm pretty sure it is with 4756.
The wars, especially Ukraine/Russia have had the powder mfgrs busy producing powders for military small arms as well.