RED DOT® SHOTSHELL POWDER Reviews & Ratings

ALLIANT POWDER RED DOT® SHOTSHELL POWDER

Now cleaner burning! America's number one choice for clay target loads and now, 50 percent cleaner. Since 1932, more 100 straights than any other powder.

America's number one choice
Lot-to-lot consistency
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Customers are extremely satisfied with the RED DOT® SHOTSHELL POWDER, praising its performance, consistent results, and great price. Many express enthusiasm about its clean burn and effective loading in various calibers. While one reviewer noted some inconsistency in velocity for .45 ACP, overall feedback is very positive.

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Product Performance

71%

Reviewers frequently highlight the impressive performance of RED DOT® SHOTSHELL POWDER, emphasizing its consistency and clean burn when loading shotgun shells. Many customers report achieving great results with minimal recoil, making it an ideal choice for sporting clays and practice events.

Customer Satisfaction

57%

Overall customer satisfaction is exceptionally high, with buyers expressing their intention to continue using RED DOT® and making repeat purchases. Reviewers appreciate the reliable delivery and outstanding service from the retailer, contributing to their loyalty.

Versatility

43%

Many users mention the versatility of RED DOT® in various applications, including loading for both shotgun and pistol calibers. This flexibility enhances its appeal as a multi-use powder for reloaders, with several customers comparing it favorably against other powders.

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Quick Delivery!

Great powder… good price… delivered to door.

by James Lee on February 13, 2026

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Very Nice for 1 oz. 12 Gauge Target Loads

Recently loaded up several hundred 1 oz 12 Gauge Target loads for Sporting Clays. Nearly identical results to my Perfect Pattern loads. Approximately 1150 to 1200 feet per second Light recoil for 100 round of Sporting Clays and up to 200 on a practice day. Burns clean and meters well in my SL 900 Dillon Progressive Press. Standard Clay Buster 1 oz wad and AA hulls. I'm looking forward to using Red Dot more. Perfect Pattern works well too, but I need to use a longer 7/8th oz gray wad with that denser powder.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

Red Dot (shotgun powder)

Pleased with purchased been looking for red Dot for a long time ...will remain an active customer to Brownells ...thanks again! KR St. George , Utah

by Kurt Rakozy on December 29, 2025

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Red Dot

First time I saw it for a long time. Thanks

by Frank Klensch on July 11, 2024

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12 gauge clay target mainstay

I've been loading Red Dot since the 60's, still my first choice for 12 ga 7/8 to 1 1/8 oz. clay target ammo, very consistent.

Red Dot

I load quite bit of Red Dot in .38 Special with 148 grain wadcutters and 158 grain LSWC. A relatively fast powder that I use instead of Bullseye because it is "fluffier" and gives a little better case fill. Brownells shipping is fast too.

Good Choice, Not Great

I've loaded this in .45acp and found it to be okay, but a bit inconsistent in velocity. Maybe a different caliber would have better luck. (I think it's intended as a shotgun powder, but lots of folks recommend it for .45acp.) I've tested .45acp a lot and just can't beat Titegroup no matter how hard I try, although Clays comes close.