Okay, I already know the answer is a resounding NO, but could you (should you) use 'Trail Boss' powder in a blackpowder revolver (say a Ruger Old Army)???

In a Ruger Old Army, I don't see any reason why not. It was meant to generate black powder equivelant loads in the older cartridges. As I recall, 13 grs. in a .45/70. E-mail IMR Powder Company and ask them.

No!

Trail Boss is meant for light target loads used in competition, but at the same time to fill the case of the large volume handgun cartridge cases like .44-40 and .45 Colt. It is not a BP substitute!

Stay with BP in your percussion guns. You will get faster and more reliable ignition than with smokeless gunpowder or BP substitutes like Pyrodex.

The reason why the modern inline muzzleloaders use shotgun primers is because they are meant to be used with Pyrodex. That fake stuff does not ignite as readily as genuine blackpowder.

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Originally posted by bluepuma:
Okay, I already know the answer is a resounding NO, but could you (should you) use 'Trail Boss' powder in a blackpowder revolver (say a Ruger Old Army)???

You might be able to get away with this, BUT, on the cylinder of MY Old Army, it says BLACK POWDER ONLY. Now, I have successfully used BP substitute powders in mine, but I would never use any smokeless powders in it!

I would have to say that it is not a good idea. Trail Boss is a great subsitute for low volume loads of unigue and similiar but thats about it. wouldnt want to try it in any of my black powder pistols.