Using Trail Boss /w 44special

scrandall01215 · Sep 13, 2015

So I want to use trail boss for 44spec. Using plated 240gr FP projectiles. (I have never used Trail Boss I know it's used a lot in Cowboy shooting and reduced load rounds)
My question is is this safe since all the Trail Boss data I have found is for lead bullets. I have plated bullets and don't want to buy lead if I don't have to.
And would I increase the load by a few 10ths of a grain since there plated and not lead.
My objective is to get less felt recoil for my soon to be wife.

Thanks for your input!!
Stacy

The Heretic · Sep 13, 2015

My understanding is that Trail Boss is designed such that it will give low velocity loads with safe pressures with any projectile, with a full case (not compressed, but full).

filsonhand · Sep 13, 2015

scrandall01215 said:
So I want to use trail boss for 44spec. Using plated 240gr FP projectiles. (I have never used Trail Boss I know it's used a lot in Cowboy shooting and reduced load rounds)
My question is is this safe since all the Trail Boss data I have found is for lead bullets. I have plated bullets and don't want to buy lead if I don't have to.
And would I increase the load by a few 10ths of a grain since there plated and not lead.
My objective is to get less felt recoil for my soon to be wife.

Thanks for your input!!
Stacy

I've used trail boss in .357, 38 SPL, .44 mag, 45 colt, 45 acp, 45/70 with plated, jacketed, lead w/wo gas checks, all were 100% good to go :s0155:

I don't use a chronograph so not 100% sure on velocities, but they were all mild recoil, fun to shoot loads

scrandall01215 · Sep 14, 2015

filsonhand said:
I've used trail boss in .357, 38 SPL, .44 mag, 45 colt, 45 acp, 45/70 with plated, jacketed, lead w/wo gas checks, all were 100% good to go
I don't use a chronograph so not 100% sure on velocities, but they were all mild recoil, fun to shoot loads

Thanks, that's what I thought! I just wanted a little confirmation.

Stacy