Bullseye
Member
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2008
- Messages
- 1,598
I have a theory that Unique and Trail Boss should be use-able in loading 300 grain bullets in this case.
I recently have been shooting a 45-70 with a 405 gr cast flat nose bullet 13 gr Trail Boss and have used 12 gr Unique in 45-70 with a 325 gr cast RNHP.
Both are strong lever guns, both are straight wall cartridges.
I like shooting these both as engine block busters, don't get me wrong, but it is nice to plink and get a mild shooting day in too.
I don't know if I can shoot jacketed bullets with Trail Boss, I don't see why not.
Looking at my case here, I blacked out the volume a seated bullet would take up. I am thinking that I could fill that up to that level with TB and weigh and use 70% of that available space with TB.
Has anyone tried this?
I would also like to know what amount of Unique I could use. I have no idea but am thinking that it might be possible.
Now I know that the rule is ... if it isn't in a manual there is good reason for it but perhaps it is in a book someplace or somebody who knows what they are talking about can tell me if it can be done.
I am certainly NOT suggesting this.
I recently have been shooting a 45-70 with a 405 gr cast flat nose bullet 13 gr Trail Boss and have used 12 gr Unique in 45-70 with a 325 gr cast RNHP.
Both are strong lever guns, both are straight wall cartridges.
I like shooting these both as engine block busters, don't get me wrong, but it is nice to plink and get a mild shooting day in too.
I don't know if I can shoot jacketed bullets with Trail Boss, I don't see why not.
Looking at my case here, I blacked out the volume a seated bullet would take up. I am thinking that I could fill that up to that level with TB and weigh and use 70% of that available space with TB.
Has anyone tried this?
I would also like to know what amount of Unique I could use. I have no idea but am thinking that it might be possible.
Now I know that the rule is ... if it isn't in a manual there is good reason for it but perhaps it is in a book someplace or somebody who knows what they are talking about can tell me if it can be done.
I am certainly NOT suggesting this.