American Select??

Wayne, I use the following for BOTH 1 oz and 11/8oz loads in a Gold Medal hull:

Federal 209A Primer 19.2 Grains of American Select 7.5 Shot

12S3(clone) 1145 FPS

12SO(clone) 1180 FPS

I leave the same powder bushing in-place, change the shot bushing...good to go!

Wayneo- I switched to Select from Promo I will not go back to promo, it shoots softer and cleaner, I use STS and Nitro hulls, downrange wads 7/8's and 1oz,pink xxl and green drrt, 7/8's gets 18 grains, 1oz get 19 grains makes them at 1200fps and no poofers in cold weather, I switched because of a neck injury,but they shoot so well I am going to continue using this formula!

Am Select has higher pressures than Green Dot 8800 vs 10,200 for the same load in a STS Hull

But to each his own.

I have 1/2 keg of PROMO Left will use it up and then load 8 lbs of Red Dot I bought for less than Promo, then back to Promo.

Gary Bryant
Dr.longshot

I use it only occasionally, when the price is right. To me, it has a narrow range, a "sweet spot" where it works very well - outside of there it loses consistent performance. This is likely more influenced by my choice of components and velocities than anything else.

I prefer Red Dot for standard loadings, Green Dot for handicap, and Promo for inexpensive loads. Best of luck with it, GAP

Well I got my American Select. It's definitely bulkier than Green Dot. I'm dropping 19 grains in Nitro hulls with 1-1/16 ounce shot and Green Dusters, no problem. When I switch to new AA's I have to use the Blue Dusters to give me some room for the crimp.

They seem to shoot as soft as the Green Dot, and throw a very good pattern. As far a cleaner burning, I can't tell the difference.

Thanks for all your help, I will go back to Green Dot when I can get some. American Select is a good substitute so far.

Wayne