Brazos Jim Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 looking for a 600fps load using Trail Boss and Oregon Laser 200 gr RN. Any uses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Why waste gunpowder...use a slingshot. .45 cal? .44 cal? you don't say. I'm just funnin' ya. I still use Bullseye and Unique. Big Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 You didn't mention caliber, but I assume you're talking 45 Colt. I sent you a PM about a load I've been using with TB that works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp Note that your FPS is below their minimum load data. Proceed at your own risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos Jim Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Why waste gunpowder...use a slingshot. .45 cal? .44 cal? you don't say. I'm just funnin' ya. I still use Bullseye and Unique. Big Jake you mean there's people out there shootin sumpin other than 45 Colt?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos Jim Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp Note that your FPS is below their minimum load data. Proceed at your own risk. Thanks, i know - i just want to get it about 25 yards but a lil more than falling out of the barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos Jim Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 You didn't mention caliber, but I assume you're talking 45 Colt. I sent you a PM about a load I've been using with TB that works well. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Kid Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 pm sent cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Wow, even MY Loads are faster than that!! Some say they can see my bullets going towards the targets!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm running anywhere from a 200 down to a 125 in the short .45s at well UNDER 600 fps. TB or other fastER powder and the short case makes it possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Mountain Buzzard Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Trail Boss is a very poor choice for reduced loads. Very, very dirty and lots of unburned powder. While my personal choice of powders is Promo, for reduced loads Clays would be my first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Trail Boss is a very poor choice for reduced loads. Very, very dirty and lots of unburned powder. While my personal choice of powders is Promo, for reduced loads Clays would be my first choice. Plus 1 on that recommendation. Clays is a far better choice. RBK Brazos Jim: PM Sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Trail Boss is a very poor choice for reduced loads. Very, very dirty and lots of unburned powder. While my personal choice of powders is Promo, for reduced loads Clays would be my first choice. My experience is just the opposite and found that TB is a great powder for reduced loads. Having said that, certain laws of physics apply with any powder. If your goal is low power, use a smaller case like a Schofield or Cowboy Special. The .45 Colt case is too big and is a lousy choice with any powder for minimum loads. If ya want great gas mileage, don't use a 427 V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Solo Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 The Hodgdon site's minimum suggested load for TB behind a 200 grain 45 Colt bullet is about 700 fps. With the same bullet TB tops out at about 850 fps. That is only 150 fps spread across it's published range. TB is a remarkably consistent powder. That isn't a bug. TB was designed to be very forgiving of beginning reloader errors, at least in the published range. You are going to have to really dial back below minimum to slow a 200 grain bullet down to 600 fps. As Slim says the standard 45 LC is a very big case. Lots of things can happen with a small amount of powder in a big case. Drop too much below the published minimum and you will suffer from inconsistent performance. That inconsistency could lead to a loss of confidence, more misses and slower times.I suspect you would be better served by shooting a 160 grain bullet at the bottom of the power rnage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse River Kid #16901 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I use hodgdon titegroup they say it's designed to work well with small amounts of powder in a large case. I have had no problems with it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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