Chicago kidd Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I have 38 special 158 g and 125 g bullets and some trail boss. I would like to know what’s a good overall powder load Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I have been loading 3.5 grains of trail boss for both 158 gr rnfp and 110 gr truncated flat point. Use the heavier bullets in rifle and the lighter ones in handguns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Spade Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I load 3.2 grains of trailboss with 158 and 110 grain bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 3.0 - 3.2 gr TB for 125 gr Truncated Cone, polymer coated bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center?rdc=true&type=53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I've been loading 2.8 gr. of Clays under a 125 TC bullet for Ellie. Even knocks over the rare pistol knock downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I had better consistency with 3.4 as a minimum load with Trail Boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I've recently upped my load to 4.0 grains of Trailboss under the 125 grain bullet. I don't notice any change in recoil and haven't had problems with any knock down targets I've come across with either pistols or rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 58 minutes ago, Goody, SASS #26190 said: https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center?rdc=true&type=53 I check loads offered on the Wire against manufacturer's published load data like this. I don't load above published maximum loads and expect possible poor performance if loading below starting loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 said: I check loads offered on the Wire against manufacturer's published load data like this. I don't load above published maximum loads and expect possible poor performance if loading below starting loads. Yep, nothing against anyone on these boards, but typos do happen. I've used that Hodgdon site for 20+ years. They have a wide variety due to the many powders they sell. It used to be even easier as they had a tab for just cowboy loads. Seems like one of the pards that was or is on here worked for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Goody, SASS #26190 said: Yep, nothing against anyone on these boards, but typos do happen. I've used that Hodgdon site for 20+ years. They have a wide variety due to the many powders they sell. It used to be even easier as they had a tab for just cowboy loads. Seems like one of the pards that was or is on here worked for them? I believe that was Birdshot, a SASS Regulator. I remembering him admonishing a careless reloader that it was possible to turn a long gun into a shoulder-mounted pipe bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Yes, Birdshot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 DO NOT go below the minimum loads for Trail Boss. It becomes very erratic. I found staying 2 tenths of a grain above the minimum worked really well. Some goes for too much powder, Trail Boss does not do well when compressed On Hodgdon's website under "Resources - Reference Data" you'll find a link to a PDF document that tells you how to calculate the minimum and maximum Trail Boss loads for any rifle or pistol cartridge. DO NOT use Trail Boss in shotgun loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Sedalia Dave said: DO NOT go below the minimum loads for Trail Boss. It becomes very erratic. I found staying 2 tenths of a grain above the minimum worked really well. Some goes for too much powder, Trail Boss does not do well when compressed On Hodgdon's website under "Resources - Reference Data" you'll find a link to a PDF document that tells you how to calculate the minimum and maximum Trail Boss loads for any rifle or pistol cartridge. DO NOT use Trail Boss in shotgun loads. ^^^^^This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Here’s one to try (load only a few at first to see what you think) .38Special Cowboy load: - Hodgdon TiteGroup - 3.1 grains - 125 grain RNFP lead bullet - Federal small pistol primer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Square Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Fill the case with 2ff Goex pull trigger, Enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc X Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Cat Brules said: Here’s one to try (load only a few at first to see what you think) .38Special Cowboy load: - Hodgdon TiteGroup - 3.1 grains - 125 grain RNFP lead bullet - Federal small pistol primer I've used TiteGroup at 3.2 grains with a 125 grain TCFP and Federal Primers for several years now. Very consistent load and works well in both rifle and pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 56 minutes ago, Doc X said: I've used TiteGroup at 3.2 grains with a 125 grain TCFP and Federal Primers for several years now. Very consistent load and works well in both rifle and pistol. YES...Rifle & Pistol CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago kidd Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Thank you for all the info it was just what I needed. Thanks to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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