Picking up one of the new Ruger Made Marlin 1895 Trapper's tomorrow and I just ordered a
MP 462-420 HP mold to go with it.
I'd like to develop some close range "Brush Gun" loads that will be easy on the shoulder and ears out of a 16" barrel.
My thoughts are running straight soft lead and some type of pistol powder to get me around 1,000 to 1,100fps. Or trailboss maybe? I have most common pistol powders on hand as well as a keg of trailboss.
MP says the mold will drop 405gr solid and 382gr with the hollow point. If I run straight lead with the hollow point I assume I'll be +400gr.
Anyone have any experience or reccomendations with HP cast cast loads like this??
I will of course post pictures once I pick the rifle up as well