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Clay Dot Powder - Clay Dot(R) 1lb Shotshell Powder
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SKU: 749016400
Overview
Designed for light and standard 12 gauge target and competition loads, this powder is aimed at shooters who want a straightforward option for consistent shotshell loading. It is set up to meter the same through press powder bushings, which helps keep the loading process familiar when working with existing setup and data. Because it uses the same powder charge weights for equal velocity and pressure, it can fit into established load routines without requiring bushing changes. For serious target shooters, it offers a practical choice for maintaining a simple, repeatable loading workflow.
Why Hunters Choose the Alliant Powder
Light Standard
12 gauge target and competition
Meters Same
Through press powder bushings
Uses Same
Powder charge weights for equal
No Need
To change bushings or load
Made Alliant
Powder
Key Features
- Designed for light and standard 12 gauge target and competition shooters.
- Meters the same through press powder bushings.
- Uses the same powder charge weights for equal velocity and pressure.
- Helps avoid changing bushings or load data.
- Packaged as a 1 lb shotshell powder from Alliant Powder.
Best Used For
- Light and standard 12 gauge target shooters using compatible load data and press bushings
- Competition shooters who want a shotshell powder matched to established 12 gauge setups
- Reloaders seeking a 1 lb powder option for target and competition shotshell loading
- 12 gauge shooters who prefer not to change bushings or powder charge weights
Specifications
| Bushings Change Required | no |
|---|---|
| Designed For | light and standard 12 gauge target and competition shooters |
| Load Data Change Required | no |
| Metering | meters exactly the same through press powder bushings |
| Package Size | 1lb |
| Powder Charge Weights | same powder charge weights for equal velocity and pressure |
| Shotshell Powder | yes |
Pros
- Designed for light and standard 12 gauge target and competition loads
- Meters the same through press powder bushings
- Uses the same powder charge weights for equal velocity and pressure
- No need to change bushings or load data
- Made by Alliant Powder
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for light and standard 12 gauge target and competition loads, so it is not presented as a general-purpose powder for other gauges or applications.
- The product information emphasizes compatibility with existing bushing setups and load data, but users still need to verify their own loading setup before use.
- This is a 1 lb package, which may be less convenient for high-volume shooters who prefer larger quantities.
- No performance claims beyond metering and load-data compatibility are provided here, so any broader use expectations should be checked against verified load information.
Suggested Comparisons
- 12 gauge target shotshell powder
- Competition shotshell powder
- Reloading powder for shotshells
- Alliant Powder products
Suggested Accessories
- Shotshell reloading press
- Powder scale
- Shotshell wads
- Reloading manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What gauge and type of shotshell use is Clay Dot designed for?
Clay Dot is designed for light and standard 12 gauge target and competition shooters.
Will Clay Dot require changes to my powder bushings or load data?
No. The product description states that Clay Dot meters exactly the same through press powder bushings and uses the same powder charge weights for equal velocity and pressure, so you won’t need to change bushings or load data.
Is this powder intended for hunting loads?
The provided description identifies it for light and standard 12 gauge target and competition shooters. It does not state that it is intended for hunting loads.
How much powder is included?
The product title identifies this as a 1 lb shotshell powder.
Who makes Clay Dot powder?
The manufacturer listed in the source data is Alliant Powder.