I started using Trail Boss for my 44-40 loads just recently because I've had issues with Universal not burning completely in low pressure cartridges. I'm wondering about using it for 38 Special as well but here's my concern.
Not being real experienced with smokeless loading I'm hesitant to use Hodgdons data for LSWC's of 158gr for LRNFP's of the same weight. I would like to think that bullet diameter and weight are bullet diameter and weight so the starting load of 2.7gr of Trail Boss and a max of 4.2gr would be appropriate for both bullets but I'd rather not go from being an inexperienced reloader to a "Test Dummy".
Thanks in advance for the help.
Not being real experienced with smokeless loading I'm hesitant to use Hodgdons data for LSWC's of 158gr for LRNFP's of the same weight. I would like to think that bullet diameter and weight are bullet diameter and weight so the starting load of 2.7gr of Trail Boss and a max of 4.2gr would be appropriate for both bullets but I'd rather not go from being an inexperienced reloader to a "Test Dummy".
Thanks in advance for the help.