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Post by jimtx on Jun 14, 2016 11:55:42 GMT -5
Does anyone have any load data for 170gr jacketed and 200gr swc hc, loads for the 41 spl? I have Taffins but those weights aren't covered, I'm looking for lite recoiling loads with HP38 or trailboss, etc. Thanks Jim |
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Post by bulasteve on Jun 14, 2016 12:09:31 GMT -5
Well, we don't know each other, so..don't want to risk insulting you. I have often thought my beloved Bulldog 44spec might better be a 41 special but haven't pony'd up the money to make it happen. So, I applaud you in letting your 41 spec be a special. Trail Boss maybe the way to go and you don't need anyones pet load, to the base of the bullet is max, like BP, and starting load is 70% less. Stay the course. Stay safe.
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Post by dougader on Jun 14, 2016 17:43:13 GMT -5
Is that really 70% less than max, or 30% less than max leaving a residual of 70%?
I've never used Trail Boss before, but 70% less than max sounds like a huge reduction.
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Post by jimtx on Jun 14, 2016 18:46:14 GMT -5
Is that really 70% less than max, or 30% less than max leaving a residual of 70%? I've never used Trail Boss before, but 70% less than max sounds like a huge reduction. Yes it's 70% of max is the start load with Trail Boss. |
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Post by savit260 on Jun 14, 2016 19:07:18 GMT -5
I've tried Trail Boss loaded to the base of the bullet with a 220 gr in a 41 Magnum case (around 6.6gr) if I remember right, and the barrel wasn't even warm after a cylinder full through the gun. VERY mild load. Got some very good groups with very light recoil. I'd imagine to the bullet base in the Special brass is going to be a real easy shooting load.
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Post by dougader on Jun 14, 2016 21:05:37 GMT -5
Is that really 70% less than max, or 30% less than max leaving a residual of 70%? I've never used Trail Boss before, but 70% less than max sounds like a huge reduction. Yes it's 70% of max is the start load with Trail Boss. I think we're saying the same thing. So, if max is 5.0 grains, then 5.0 x .70 = 3.5 grains for the start load. Right? |
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Post by groo on Jun 14, 2016 22:00:39 GMT -5
Groo here
My experience with trailboss is , the best [accurate] loads are between 90% to 100%.
Use a heavy crimp and a hot primer.
The powder seems to react like BP in that it needs some time [resistance] to get the fire started.
There is a great deal of space between the "donuts" .
You can load it down but groups are not much to talk about.
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Post by jimtx on Jun 14, 2016 22:01:40 GMT -5
Yes it's 70% of max is the start load with Trail Boss. I think we're saying the same thing. So, if max is 5.0 grains, then 5.0 x .70 = 3.5 grains for the start load. Right? Correct, you find the max load by where the base of a given bullet will be in the case, then fill with powder to that point and weigh it, that's your max load. |
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Post by Rimfire69 on Jun 15, 2016 7:01:22 GMT -5
I've also had good luck with it in everything but the Hornet. Pleasent to shoot, and the accuracy came near or at max , and a good crimp. I have not experimented with primers yet, have used CCI exclusively with it.
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Post by bulasteve on Jun 15, 2016 7:23:30 GMT -5
Oooh I'm sooo glad someone questioned my TB info ! Starting is 70 % of max, NOT 70% less ! Yikes. Max is when powder charge is touching bullet base. Must have answered before coffee hit bottom. This is why questions are good and multiple sources are better. I apologise to all here. Need to type slower, measure twice, cut once sorta.
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Post by bulasteve on Jun 15, 2016 10:26:45 GMT -5
Dougader, U'Da man ! Yes. Thanks.
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