Probably a dumb question, but...

[kingpin008]

So, I'm looking around for info and reviews on Trail Boss, as everything I've read here about it makes me think that as a soon-to-be newbie reloader, it's pretty ideal for what I'm trying to do (low-recoil .38 Special target loads).

Now, I know that gunpowder is measured in grains, and there are 7,000 grains/lb. I found a review of Trail Boss on Gunblast this afternoon, and in the article, it was noted that since TB is so fluffy, there's actually only about 9oz. worth in each 1lb. container.

Now, the dumb question - does this mean that in a 1lb. bottle of TB there are less than 7,000 grains? Or is the grain count still the same, it's simply the weight that's different?

Thanks!

 

[Steve C]

Trail Boss is not sold in 1lb containers though the container size is the same as other powders sold in 1 lb amounts. Since a "grain" is a unit of weight a .9 lb container of Trail Boss will have .9lbs x 7000 grains/lb = 6,300 grains of powder.

 

[kingpin008]

Thanks! I wasn't aware that they didn't sell it like other powders.

 

[RugerBob]

I use it along with other powders and like it. For the price per 9oz can its fair. Usually around 12-13 dollars. Good luck and Be safe. Bob

 

[rcmodel]

a .9 lb container of Trail Boss will have .9lbs x 7000 grains/lb = 6,300 grains of powder.

It's not .9 pound.
It's 9 ounces, and there are 16 ounces in a pound, or 7,000 grains.

9 ounces x 437.5 grains per ounce, = 3,937.5 grains per container.

In short, it takes two cans of Trail Boss to make a little over (1 1/8) a pound of powder.

rcmodel

 

[jr_roosa]

I like bullseye for .38 target loads, and it comes in full pound bottles.

It's "dirty" but I clean my gun every time I shoot anyway.

-J.

 

[rcmodel]

A lot of the "dirty" attributed to Bullseye is really from lead bullet lube.

Seems pretty clean to me when used with jacketed bullets.

rcmodel

 

[ants]

Someone might clarify for the beginners that 'grain' is a unit of weight measurement, like milligram or ounce. It's not the total number of granules of powder in the jug.

 

[BigJakeJ1s]

Jacketed bullets with the same powder load will result in higher pressure, which yields more complete combustion of the powder, and cleaner cases. Higher pressure also makes the case seal against the chamber better, meaning the outsides of the case are less dirty from blow-back.

Andy

 

[FieroCDSP]

There are quite a few powders sold in the smaller weights. Clays is one and comes in a 13oz can. It's usually a couple bucks cheaper than the one-pounders where I get it.