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Brian Pfleuger · July 14, 2010, 06:57 PM

The safest way to get reduced loads for rifles is to use a small charge of a very fast pistol powder, like Unique or Bullseye, or better yet, use Trail Boss. Trail Boss is safe for all rifles when the case is filled to a capacity of between 70% and 100% of remaining space after the bullet is seated. IMR is very clear that Trail Boss must never be compressed.

IMR explains how to work up a load here:

http://www.imrpowder.com/PDF/Trail-Boss-data.pdf

I bought Trail Boss to fireform my cases but I've found that it's really a great powder. It produces loads in my 204 at 75% fill that are so quiet you don't need hearing protection.

I produces loads in my 7mm-08 that are an absolute pleasure to shoot. It really tames the recoil of the 7mm in a handgun.

July 14, 2010, 06:57 PM	#5
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,694	The safest way to get reduced loads for rifles is to use a small charge of a very fast pistol powder, like Unique or Bullseye, or better yet, use Trail Boss. Trail Boss is safe for all rifles when the case is filled to a capacity of between 70% and 100% of remaining space after the bullet is seated. IMR is very clear that Trail Boss must never be compressed. IMR explains how to work up a load here: http://www.imrpowder.com/PDF/Trail-Boss-data.pdf I bought Trail Boss to fireform my cases but I've found that it's really a great powder. It produces loads in my 204 at 75% fill that are so quiet you don't need hearing protection. I produces loads in my 7mm-08 that are an absolute pleasure to shoot. It really tames the recoil of the 7mm in a handgun. __________________ https://ecommercearms.com I am the owner/operator! Ask me for custom prices! No sales tax outside CO!