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Trail Boss in 44 Rem out of Marlin 20" cowboy

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24 May 2011, 10:00
Brennanc9093
Trail Boss in 44 Rem out of Marlin 20" cowboy
I loaded 10 rounds using 6 grains of trail boss under a 250 gr cast RN. The cornograph was not working correctly so i couldnt measure velocity. Case insepection came out clear and 6" plates at 30 and 40 yds were hit easily. Any recomendations for loads using trail boss or 2400 for this rifle and bullet?


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24 May 2011, 15:17
buckeyeshooter
6 grains of trailboss is the cowboy action shooters choice. Probably shoots accurately?
For 2400-- which is all I use for a 44 magnum hunting load. I use Elmer Keiths load of 21 grains of 2400 with a standard large pistol primer with a 230/250 grain keith style wadcutter. An xtp works with this load too.
25 May 2011, 04:57
bartsche
ConfusedIs there a reason up to 12 grains of Trail Boss isn't used?roger


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25 May 2011, 07:49
Brennanc9093
I guess if you used the "dip and seat" method! im pretty sure that would run over onto the bench!


Speak softly and carry a big stick, and you will go far. -- Teddy Roosevelt
25 May 2011, 08:50
craigster
Trial Boss loading direct from the horse's mouth:

http://www.imrpowder.com/PDF/Trail-Boss-data.pdf
27 May 2011, 18:41
buckeyeshooter
quote:
Originally posted by bartsche:
ConfusedIs there a reason up to 12 grains of Trail Boss isn't used?roger

generally because SASS shooters want zero recoil to shoot fast. 6 grains makes minimum power factor.