Thank you Nobade for the reply. The unique starting point you suggested is exactly what I had done before posting the question. It is reassuring to have that second opinion before pulling the trigger blind.
As for the weight of the bullet, I have seen them advertised as 45g,50g,&55g. At my house using #2 alloy they weigh in at about 53.5g + or- 0.2g.
For weeks now I have been fighting the urge to buy a lb. of green dot. this is starting to look like a fight I am about to lose. thanks again. D.C.