PewPew Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Forsyth #72674 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I shoot titegroup. A little goes a long way. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Sackett Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Bullseye is hard to beat. 3.0 will do the job. You can load 18,666 rounds with an 8lb jug. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) 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. Edited August 10 by Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Full case of Schuetzen or Swiss or Goex FFFg OR APP FFFg 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 " 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 , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sobrante Kid Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun bandit Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I know I know I keep saying it over and over . You can load anything with Unique . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Cleanshot Imis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 With lack of Trail Boss I have switched to W231....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadwood Miner, SASS # 45575 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Cleanshot if you can find it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 39 minutes ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said: Cleanshot Imis Contact @Scarlett or Bullets by Scarlett. A great supporter of our sport. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 PLUS ONE for SCARLETT You Betcha 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenW Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I look online for suitable powders for what I reload and have tended towards the lower priced ones of late. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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