Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Trail boss being a bulky powder pretty much fills a 308 case at 13gr's of powder. 0000448653 00000 n Consult appropriate load manuals prior to developing your own handloads. Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. 0000019175 00000 n 1,002 Maximum Titegroup 5.0 gr. Hard cast gas checked bullets and 5.2 gr. Besides, if you have a 460 Weatherby Magnum sitting in the safe that you are leery of shooting, you might as well break it out with some Trail Boss. Most of my reduced-recoil load work to date has been with H4895, which is, according to Hodgdon, the slowest powder they have that you can safely reduce loads with. 0000445050 00000 n Of trail boss behind them. 0000019906 00000 n Check out the group above, nearly 1 MOA with tumbling bullets! 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Trail Boss' unique shape and added bulk are apparent when compared to a powder such as Bullseye. H��Wˎ���^fM���#��, I��g�ܛ��¿�S6ٲȉei���"Y. European Cartridge Loading Data. 0000470550 00000 n For instance, a minimum charge of Trail Boss for the .243 Winchester takes up about 60 per-cent of the .243’s powder capacity Plus, by using the same two bullets, the Sierra 150 Pro-Hunter and 168 MatchKing, I am able to make direct comparisons between reduced loads using H4895 and Trail Boss. 0000003892 00000 n In many ways this is the antithesis of the reloading protocols I’ve been following for the past two decades! Hello, i have been using trail boss powder in a new flat top 44 special. This customized Remington 700 has been used in posts for years. 0000041579 00000 n If you are a reloader and haven’t tried shooting some reduced loads with either Trail Boss or H4895 you are missing out. Here is IMR’s PDF document for using their Trail Boss powder: Trail Boss Powder Usage. 0000024175 00000 n 0000446549 00000 n For each bullet, I settled on a overall length of 2.810″. 0000026068 00000 n In another thread I solicited information on powders suitable for the large capacity, but low pressure rated .38-40 WCF. 0000435421 00000 n (Note the two lowest velocity groups with the 168 SMK didn’t stabilize the bullet at 100 yards, more on this later…). 0000021596 00000 n It was designed as a plinking load for Cowboy Action Shooting which has a velocity limitation. 0000435958 00000 n 0000025528 00000 n The rifle contains the following parts from Brownells: The stock shown in the image is a Konohawk K2. If you like your reloads fast and loud, I apologize in advance, this post isn’t for you. 706 (IMR minimum load) Trail Boss 6.5 gr. 0000436106 00000 n These loads are significantly slower than even the 60% H4895 loads I developed with the same bullets in the same rifle- 1,933 feet/second for the 150 Pro-Hunter and 1,856 feet/second for the 168 SMK. Glass is a Schmidt and Bender 5-45×56 PMII. 0000447030 00000 n My reduced loads are certainly one of those things. 0000032354 00000 n No other powder can claim that distinction. Depending on the load used, the bullet can drop anywhere from 2.5 to 12.5 inches. “Trail Boss is different from other powders due to its amazing, low bulk density. 0000449335 00000 n However, Trail Boss offers superb versatility in rifle cartridges producing reduced loads using lead or jacketed bullets. Although relatively fast burning, it is a fluffy, spacing filling powder, which minimizes chances of a double charge. Lead Cast Bullets 155gr for 300blk Using Win296 Powder 9mm Defense Ammo Test Vs Gallon Jugs Subsonic Loads for 30-30 Win 150 Gr Cast Bullets with Trail Boss Powder I guarantee you’ll enjoy shooting it more and you’ll have a smile on your face! It makes for a very managable recoil in both an 1873 Trapdoor carbine, and a … In all small arms cartridges, from the Hornet up to the 460 Weatherby magnum, you cannot exceed maximum pressures with 100% load density loadings. It appears that IMR has provided a large buffer for safety and basically you can't over pressure the load. When one loads a full case with this powder, he needs to refrain from any compression. Crimp. For the 150 Pro-Hunter, velocities ranged from 1,164 to 1,476 feet/second while the 168 SMK velocities ranged from 1,084 to 1,412 feet/second! Topped with a 240-grain cast bullet, the Trail Boss load yields normal .44 Spl. References: Accurate Arms Co. 1996 Reloading booklet – – Alliant Powder Co. Reloaders’ Guide (1995) – – Hodgdon’s Basic Reloaders Manual (1996) – – Speer Reloading Manual, #12 – – Winchester Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition – – Lyman Piston & Revolver Reloading Handbook, 2nd edition. According to Hodgdon’s data, 12gn grains of Trail Boss behind a 405gn cast LFP bullet develops an average velocity of 971 fps in.45-70 Trapdoor rifles without … Check out the group above, nearly 1 MOA with tumbling bullets! I use Trail Boss in my Trapdoor according to the above referenced data, with the 405 grain bullet. We maintain excellent results from 100% loading density, down to 70 % loading density. 0000444667 00000 n No longer trying to get the most speed out of a cartridge, I’ve come to appreciate the light impulse of reduced rounds. To buy Trail Boss, reloading equipment or build a rifle, please check out Brownells. hތ�KHa��?�D���a@0�F�&�EP!����@ .%�P��M`����ZY3�A�h1AP�hѺE�&\A�~��:p��q�=�@�:`& �W��0��~ h�Ŕ��h��7�#&�o�C���$���kR8.L\��nZ�á���[1H������#���-g�k�I�tz�[W��|k,��T��@�_��0I�ǫ(�}/�V�<6�GXE�cM�ŠHb���p�������둿Ħ�,q�|G|0S>�C8U�s�3ċ>��C�%K�� ^��(�⡶�.��1C��=�i��TLX�0�d�I/H =���t��0�yX��Q�+�nH�>�6:�����5G��+�O2��9� �ف��hT������8�c��R? Listed below we show a few examples of such loads throughout the Reloading Data Center, but the fun doesn’t stop there. it's shaped like a donut, and it fed through my RCBS powder charger like a champ. The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]. pressures. I decided to work with my trusty 308 Winchester. MissionStatement Contents ... TRAILBOSS® Trail Boss was designed specifically for low velocity lead bullets suitable for 0000013651 00000 n Powders include IMR Note the column “CPOI”, this denotes the change in point of impact from a 100 yard zero in inches, rounded to the nearest half inch. Never miss a post! 0000002567 00000 n 0000045079 00000 n 0000032219 00000 n trail boss's burning rate is the same as WST so if you go by loading info for it you should be in the ballpark of a good load. 0000016065 00000 n IMR Trail Boss is a bulky fast burn rate powder, so you cannot double charge a case without noticing your mistake. 0000444692 00000 n For example, with 405-grain bullets in .45-70 with a 24-inch barrel, a velocity of 1,007 fps is given. Rifleshooter.com and its authors, do not assume any responsibility, directly or indirectly for the safety of the readers attempting to follow any instructions or perform any of the tasks shown, or the use or misuse of any information contained herein, on this website. 0000450533 00000 n The literature was pretty impressive. 0000045203 00000 n Even better, some of the loads have proven to be surprisingly accurate. 3004 Main Street Union Gap, WA 98903 Phone: (509) 823-4394 Fax: (509) 823-4396 … 0000436027 00000 n 0000444160 00000 n I understand that the relatively new powder IMR Trail Boss is made specifically for Cowboy Action loads. To learn more about loading with Trail Boss, visit the Trail Boss reloading data page here. 0000030877 00000 n 0000045316 00000 n 0000044972 00000 n The table below shows the results. This formula may be used in both rifle and pistol applications: Find where the base of the bullet to be loaded is located in the case and make a mark on the outside of the case at this location. Once found, the fun begins!”. I did manage to produce some fairly impressive 100 yard groups. While there have been precision rifles in similar setups available for years, what made the Ruger […], Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges. With Trail Boss, big cartridges become fun to shoot for practice!”. All rounds were fired prone, from a bipod with a rear bag. Reduced Rifle Loads. 0000001996 00000 n I reached out directly to Hodgdon with a few questions about the powder itself and this is what I found out. 6mm BR Load Development: 107 SMK, 95 TMK, 70 SMK, and 55 BlitzKing, 308 Winchester H4895 Reduced loads, 168 SMK and 150 Pro-Hunter H4895 is the first powder Hodgdon introduced. 0000469085 00000 n Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The load you mentioned above, from IMR, is only 13,700. Meaning that you typically need to tilt the rifle back to ensure that the powder is againist the primer. it's designed to take up a lot more room. 0000003558 00000 n However, Trail Boss offers superb versatility in rifle cartridges producing reduced loads using lead orjacketed bullets. 0000031966 00000 n FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRAIL BOSS LOADS, CLICK HERE. Besides the “legitimate” uses I mentioned in the beginning of the post, shooting reduced loads is just plain fun. the powder looks different. 0000016870 00000 n Things are getting really interesting now. Gday,has anyone tried TrailBoss powder with 180g cast lead bullets in .303?TrailBoss info page does not give a load for this combination but HawksburyRiver Bullet Co.suggested 13.5grn no gas check.I thought of working up a load from 10grnto 13.5grn TrailBoss site gave info for working out the min load by using 70%of the cases capacity from where the bullet sits.Any information please? WARNING: The loads shown are for informational purposes only. 0000018489 00000 n Shooting groups with tumbling bullets!?!? The change in POI ranged from -12.5 to -2.5″ depending on the load (these values were rounded to the nearest 1/2 inch). Then fill the case to that mark with Trail Boss, pour into the scale pan and weigh. 0000017862 00000 n It helped pave  the way for the successful powder company that exists today. 0000032301 00000 n 1. Who would have thought that was possible! 1,067 FPS MAXIMUM HP38 5.9 gr. If you don’t see Trail Boss data for your favorite cartridge we have a formula for developing loads for all cartridges and it’s simple to follow. 972 Max (full case) Universal 6.4 gr. 38 Special is usually loaded to between 14,000 - 16,000 PSI. After six years development, and using advanced design technology, Trail Boss is perfectly suited to the low velocity projectile loads used in single action shooting. They help keep the lights on! But it has features you will never outgrow. IMR® TRAIL BOSS® REDUCED LOADS FOR RIFLE AND PISTOL As noted in the powder description section, Trail Boss was designed primarily for reduced loads using lead bullets in pistol cartridges. Three Powder Reloading Manuals in One Reload Data from THREE powder companies is included in this one reloading manual; ... go to the Reloading Data Center at hodgdon.com, or call 913-362-9455 for customer service. Not to leave shotgun shooters out, the third tab under the website’s DATA … Start with this beginning load and work up to your maximum charge, all the while searching for the most accurate reduced load. Because of its bulk density and porosity, it lights easily, contributing to uniform velocities and pressures, and of course, excellent accuracy. So does the same charge weight — not volume — of W231. It holds true here. 0000016761 00000 n Taking a look at one of my favorite powders, IMR Trail Boss. Trail Boss (IMR or Hodgdon) is especially made for large cases. Up to this point Trail Boss has been portrayed as a propellant for older, large-volume revolvers and/or levergun cartridges. 749 FPS minimum Universal 8.8 gr. 0000003433 00000 n 8Bi] endstream endobj 22 0 obj <>>> endobj 23 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/Shading<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 585.0 778.5]/Type/Page>> endobj 24 0 obj <> endobj 25 0 obj <> endobj 26 0 obj [/Indexed 28 0 R 122 77 0 R] endobj 27 0 obj [/Indexed 28 0 R 127 76 0 R] endobj 28 0 obj [/ICCBased 74 0 R] endobj 29 0 obj [/Indexed 28 0 R 127 75 0 R] endobj 30 0 obj [/DeviceN[/Magenta/Yellow/Black]/DeviceCMYK 65 0 R 67 0 R] endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>stream 0000454210 00000 n 0000002468 00000 n Seems pretty interesting doesn’t it. It was also manufactured to help prevent double charges in those same high volume cases. 0000024797 00000 n 0000471460 00000 n and 2 lb. 0000020955 00000 n Buy Reloading > Components > Powder - Gun City are the leading firearms experts in New Zealand. Using bullets from cast LFN, cast LFN. .30 WCF / .30-30 Winchester (IMR Rifle Trail Boss Data) reloading data with 2 loads. Perhaps the highlight of my trip were the two groups I shot with tumbling bullets. 0000016436 00000 n Attached is your requested reloading data report in PDF format. Hodgdon has load data for such Cowboy Cartridges on their web … 0000003603 00000 n Trail Boss reloads are very mild and easy to shoot. I’ve been on a reduced-load kick lately. They are only safe in the rifle shown and may not be safe in yours. 0000454245 00000 n Like I said 10.5gr of Trail boss works in the bolt and groups about 1.2moa at 100yds. Designed for Cowboy Action Shooting, Trail Boss has proven to be a great way to get more practice with your big bore hunting rifle. 0000445160 00000 n Buy Reloading > Components > Powder - Gun City are the leading firearms experts in New Zealand. This may be the result of minor compression which in turn could lead to less consistent ignition as mentioned by Hodgdon IMR earlier. The 500 Magnum requires a ROLL style crimp. With the 308 Winchester paired with the 150 Pro-Hunter and 168 SMK, I was able to make loads that had a muzzle velocity of approximately 60% of the full power charge (1,933 feet/second for the 150 and 1,856 feet/second for the 168), but it is possible to go even slower and lighter safely, with another powder, Trail Boss. The powder also works well to produce slow velocities in rifle cartridges because its circular kernels with a hole in the middle are fluffy, and a charge occupies a good portion of a powder capacity in a rifle case. 0000622156 00000 n bullet at 1285 FPS. The second tab under the website DATA menu is titled “Trail Boss Reduced Loads.” Trail Boss can be applied to any cartridge you may want to reload. Hodgdon Trail Boss is known for its popularity throughout the Single Action Shooting Society. By giving the powder such a “fluffy” measure, it utilizes most of the capacity of almost any case chosen. 0000028152 00000 n Custom rigs for a mid-range budget, 7.62x51mm NATO (308 Win) Barrel Length and Velocity: IMI Samson 150 grain FMJ, Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 PM II SFP Review, Why 308? This is a big change from my earlier (and younger) days of reloading. Cartridge ) less consistent ignition as mentioned by Hodgdon IMR earlier shot with tumbling!! 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