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Range Gypsy
12-03-2010, 06:40 PM
I just picked up a marlin 1894CL in 25-20 and am wanting to load for it . I can not find any data on Trail Boss for this cartridge.
Anyone know of a source for data for this one , or a load?
I am using RCBS 25 - 85 CM cast of wheel weight

Thanks in advance
Range Gypsy

35remington
12-03-2010, 07:14 PM
I happen to use this very powder and bullet.

I find that the 0.76 cavity in the Lee Auto Disk Powder measure (3.4 grains) fills the case up to the start of the shoulder and produces velocities of about 1050-1080 fps.

Higher velocities are possible with more filling of the case, but the flyers get further out of the groups. So 1080 fps it is, and it's a very good small game load. I average around 0.9 to 1.0 inch at fifty yards with this load, certainly enough for small game.

See page two of this thread, near the bottom, for Trail Boss. It covers a great many 25-20 topics with pictures and commentary. It's been a fun thread to participate in.

http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,34881.15.html

Range Gypsy
12-03-2010, 07:19 PM
Thanks, I am on my way to my shop now to cast some boolits . I can't wait to get to range tomorrow to try it out !