TrailBoss in the 25-20...... Help Please!

[BloodGroove4570]

Hello Folks
I recently started loading for the 25-20 in an 1894CL Marlin. I started and am having good luck with Universal Clays under a 85gr Meister bullet.
I recently picked up a 5# jug of TrailBoss but have been unable to find any load data listed for it.
Can anyone here point me in the right direction for published data, OR, give me a start load or MAX load...? Same Boolit will be used...

Thanks in advance, it's greatly appreciated!
BloodGroove4570

[osteodoc08]

According to Trailboss, you need no published load data....

As noted in the powder description section, Trail Boss was designed primarily for reduced loads using lead bullets in pistol
cartridges. However, Trail Boss offers superb versatility in rifle cartridges producing reduced loads using lead or jacketed bullets.
These reduced loads make firing such cartridges as the 300 Winchester Magnum or even the 458 Winchester Magnum pure fun!
Listed below we show a few examples of such loads throughout the Reloading Data Center, but the fun doesn't stop there. If you
don't see Trail Boss data for your favorite cartridge we have a formula for developing loads for all cartridges and it's simple to
follow. This formula may be used in both rifle and pistol applications:
Find where the base of the bullet to be loaded is located in the case and make a mark on the outside of the case at
this location. Then fill the case to that mark with Trail Boss, pour into the scale pan and weigh. This is your
maximum load. Pressures will be below the maximum allowed for this cartridge and perfectly safe to use!
Take 70% of this powder charge weight (multiply the maximum load from step 1 by .7), and that is your starting
load.
Start with this beginning load and work up to your maximum charge, all the while searching for the most accurate
reduced load. Once found, the fun begins!


That's directly from the horse's mouth:

http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Trail%20Boss%20Reduced%20Loads%20R&P.pdf

[osteodoc08]

Out of curiosity, would you please send me a PM about the cost of the 5# jug. Thanks.

[BloodGroove4570]

According to Trailboss, you need no published load data....

As noted in the powder description section, Trail Boss was designed primarily for reduced loads using lead bullets in pistol
cartridges. However, Trail Boss offers superb versatility in rifle cartridges producing reduced loads using lead or jacketed bullets.
These reduced loads make firing such cartridges as the 300 Winchester Magnum or even the 458 Winchester Magnum pure fun!
Listed below we show a few examples of such loads throughout the Reloading Data Center, but the fun doesn't stop there. If you
don't see Trail Boss data for your favorite cartridge we have a formula for developing loads for all cartridges and it's simple to
follow. This formula may be used in both rifle and pistol applications:
Find where the base of the bullet to be loaded is located in the case and make a mark on the outside of the case at
this location. Then fill the case to that mark with Trail Boss, pour into the scale pan and weigh. This is your
maximum load. Pressures will be below the maximum allowed for this cartridge and perfectly safe to use!
Take 70% of this powder charge weight (multiply the maximum load from step 1 by .7), and that is your starting
load.
Start with this beginning load and work up to your maximum charge, all the while searching for the most accurate
reduced load. Once found, the fun begins!


That's directly from the horse's mouth:

http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Trail%20Boss%20Reduced%20Loads%20R&P.pdf

Thanks a lot.... After reading your post I now remember seeing that "Formula" for gauging case capacity....?
I will give it a try for sure.

Thanks again
BloodGroove4570

[BloodGroove4570]

Out of curiosity, would you please send me a PM about the cost of the 5# jug. Thanks.

Sure thing. PM Inbound...

BloodGroove4570