Got a batch (400) of unknown brand 120 grain boattail cup and core 25 cal bullets at a yard sale. I have weight sorted them and want to use them for offhand practice. Have 3 bottles of Trailboss and was wondering if anyone has tried this combo? I also have some Imr 4320 and 4895. Don't need high speed and don't want extra wear on the barrel for these loads.
Suggestions?
Fill the case about 90% full, seat bullets, and fire away. Just don't compress Trail Boss, and I think I know best results between 80 to 90% case fill. My bet is you get about 1,800 fps.
Rick
Hogdon's instructions and loading table:
https://hodgdon.com/wp-content/uploa...loads-2018.pdf
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Thanks!
yip its pretty hard to go wrong with TB... its good fun plinking with big rifle .
I've loaded Trail Boss in everything from .44 Mag up to and including .416 Rigby. Lots of fun to be able to shoot the big bores with cast lead and not get pounded. Just follow the Hodgdon reloading process as posted above.
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