Powder recommendation for .38 & .357 - for 1873 rifle?

[PewPew]

Which powders are recommended that can be used w/ .38 (125gr) & .357 (158gr)? Planning to use these for an Uberti 1873 rifle. I've looked for Trail Boss and I can't seem to find any in stock. Thank you!

[Tuco Forsyth #72674]

I shoot titegroup.  A little goes a long way. 

[Sam Sackett]

3 grains of most any fast burning powder will get you there. Bullseye, RedDot, Clays, Clay Dot, Promo, Tightgroup, Acc # 5, etc.

 Check a powder burn rate chart for others. I use 3 grains of Bullseye, cause I picked up an 8 pound tub a few years back. It’s almost out, so may need to change. 

 

Sam Sackett 

[Hoss]

Bullseye is hard to beat. 3.0 will do the job. You can load 18,666 rounds with an 8lb jug. 

[Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971]

Here is an older thread answering your question.  You are fortunate that many suitable powders are currently available.  I've loaded with many of the powders mentioned.  They all performed adequately.  Last weekend I shot revolver rounds loaded with W231 and rifle rounds loaded with Unique.  My wife shot revolver rounds loaded with V320 and rifle rounds loaded with American Select.  I will load more with Sport Pistol as my supplies are consumed.

[Tyrel Cody]

Full case of 

 

Schuetzen or Swiss or Goex FFFg

 

OR 

 

APP FFFg

[watab kid]

" RedDot, Clays" and i shoot 700x when i cant find those first two , most shotgun powders are in that same burn rate and will work fine , 

[El Sobrante Kid]

Tried new loads with American Select and HP-38 (W231) in a .357 case w/148gr lrn bullet. Decided on 3.4gr of HP-38, very clean burning. HP-38 and W231 are both readily available.

[Jefro, SASS#69420]

20 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said:

Full case of 

 

Schuetzen or Swiss or Goex FFFg

Yes yes yes Or Red Dot if you're gonna shoot that new fangled powder or Wild Bunch.

[Scarlett]

39 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said:

Full case of 

 

Schuetzen or Swiss or Goex FFFg

 

OR 

 

APP FFFg

YES YES YES! Where’s the challenge in shooting at a target you can SEE!! 
 

Hugs!

 

Scarlett

[cajun bandit]

2 hours ago, Sam Sackett said:

3 grains of most any fast burning powder will get you there. Bullseye, RedDot, Clays, Clay Dot, Promo, Tightgroup, Acc # 5, etc.

 Check a powder burn rate chart for others. I use 3 grains of Bullseye, cause I picked up an 8 pound tub a few years back. It’s almost out, so may need to change. 

 

Sam Sackett 

second on bulls eye

[Tyrel Cody]

7 minutes ago, Scarlett said:

YES YES YES! Where’s the challenge in shooting at a target you can SEE!! 
 

Hugs!

 

Scarlett

 

AND always remember if you can't see the targets the spotters can't either!

 

If you can't see it miss it's a HIT!!!!

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

I know I know I keep saying it over and over .

You can load anything with Unique .

[The Rainmaker, SASS #11631]

And you will not find any Trail Boss, unless you find someone selling it from their private stash. Hodgdon says maybe in 2024.

Don't hold yer breath. 

[High Spade Mikey Wilson]

1 hour ago, Rooster Ron Wayne said:

I know I know I keep saying it over and over .

You can load anything with Unique .

 

+1       4.0 grains of Unique under a 125 grain bullet will do the trick.

[Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646]

Cleanshot

 

Imis

[Hashknife Cowboy]

With lack of Trail Boss I have switched to W231.......

[Deadwood Miner, SASS # 45575]

Cleanshot if you can find it.

[Eyesa Horg]

39 minutes ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said:

Cleanshot

 

Imis

Contact @Scarlett or Bullets by Scarlett. A great supporter of our sport.

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

PLUS ONE for SCARLETT You Betcha  

[Texas Maverick]

14 hours ago, PewPew said:

Which powders are recommended that can be used w/ .38 (125gr) & .357 (158gr)? Planning to use these for an Uberti 1873 rifle. I've looked for Trail Boss and I can't seem to find any in stock. Thank you!

I use Cleanshot and you can get it from Scarlett Darling. I use the same load for revolvers and rifle and have for over 5 years. 3.5 grains of Cleanshot and a 125 grn lead bullet from Cimarron bullets with an OAL of 1.45. Works great.

 

TM

[Scarlett]

I got 400 pounds of Clean Shot on Monday from Shooters World. It’s available from me only at matches… I don’t ship hazmat. It should be hitting their online retailers soon! It’s about the same price from me and online even with hazmat. Powder Valley, Midway, Graf & Sons, Midsouth Shooters Supply. BEWARE of online scammers. Some have set up and show Shooters World in stock etc. if it’s not KNOWN to you or one of the above, don’t buy!

 

Hugs!

 

Scarlett

[BenW]

I've been using Win 244.  It's readily available, good data available for it.  Burn rate is about like Win 231, but use 244 data.  I've had good luck with it, consistent and clean burning.

[Go West]

I look online for suitable powders for what I reload and have tended towards the lower priced ones of late.