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Trail Boss for 38 S&W
rhope
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Has anyone out there loaded 38 S&W using Trail Boss ?
I think Trail Boss should work well in this caliber (I have used it in calibers from 38 Special to 458 3.25" (a modern 45/120 Sharps) with good results) but I have not found any specific loading data for it in 38 S&W.
The IMR website says it can be used for ANY rifle or pistol cartridge. Their instructions are to fill the case to the level where the base of the bullet will be when seated. Weigh this powder charge. This will be the max load. 70% of this charge will be the starting load.
For the bullet I am using (Lyman # 358480 - 135 gr. SWC) this seems to work out to a max load of 2.7 gr. and a starting load of 1.9 gr.
Any information, comments or suggestions would be much appreciated.
I think Trail Boss should work well in this caliber (I have used it in calibers from 38 Special to 458 3.25" (a modern 45/120 Sharps) with good results) but I have not found any specific loading data for it in 38 S&W.
The IMR website says it can be used for ANY rifle or pistol cartridge. Their instructions are to fill the case to the level where the base of the bullet will be when seated. Weigh this powder charge. This will be the max load. 70% of this charge will be the starting load.
For the bullet I am using (Lyman # 358480 - 135 gr. SWC) this seems to work out to a max load of 2.7 gr. and a starting load of 1.9 gr.
Any information, comments or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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