dkusner:
It is no wonder you're confused and frustrated. With the very best of intentions, 'we' have let you down.
I sent you a private message this morning at 11:54am ET. You obviously didn't see it so I pasted a copy below. Comments in (parenthesis) are additions not in the original PM...
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dkusner:
I just looked at Alliant's on-line reloaders' guide (just before noon today) and was suprised to see they no longer list (2 3/4") Top Gun data. I dug up the latest hard copy guide that I picked up at the Grand. No Top Gun data there either. So... I pulled out an older version.
The older version has American Select data for other hulls but not for Top Guns. I would NOT substitute American Select for Green Dot without getting Alliant's blessing.
Alliant's site has email and phone contact data. I have found Ben Amoinette to be extremely helpful. Tell him what unpublished oomponent combination you'd like to try (hull, powder, wad, primer, and shot weight) and he can usually tell you if its advisable or not. He's also good about prompt responses.
Good luck with your quest. sissy
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The bottom line is this: Alliant has published data for 2 3/4" Top Gun hulls since at least the mid 1980's. We were apparently so accustomed to seeing it that nobody noticed it has been dropped from Alliant's online guide and from their most recent printed version. THAT is the reason folks are telling you to look at Alliant's website for Top Gun data and you can't find Top Gun data on the website. It aint there no more!
Since I sent the PM, you've written about a couple of items that haven't been addressed.
First:
"12-Gauge, 2 3/4" Federal Hi Power Plastic Shell with Rolled Paper Base Wad" is how Alliant previously listed data Top Gun hulls. Top Guns are most definately NOT the same as "Federal Paper Target Shells" or Federal Gold Medal Plastic Target Shells".
Second:
Data for Remington Gun Clubs is listed under the same section as STS and Nitros because for purposes of reloading, they are all three ballistically identical. Any combination of components appropriate for an STS or Nitro hull is also appropriate for Gun Club hulls.
So... please don't hesitate to contact Alliant with questions. If you wish to fuss, it should be directed at 'us'. The confusion isn't Alliant's fault. That fault lies with 'us'.
I hope this note helps clear up the confusion. If you still have questions or need more clarification, send me a PM.
sissy