dave bennett
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Asking for results on those who used Trail Boss in the 1911 45acp (concerned primarily about lead 200gr SWC) for paper targets, accuracy at what distance.
Dave
If you do a quick search, there are several posts for Trail Boss and 45 ACP in 1911s.
Sorry, I have not used Trail Boss for 45 Auto ammo. May I ask why Trail Boss?Asking for results on those who used Trail Boss in the 1911 45acp (concerned primarily about lead 200gr SWC) for paper targets, accuracy at what distance.
I have it on hand, need to use it.Sorry, I have not used Trail Boss for 45 Auto ammo. May I ask why Trail Boss?
Thanks for reply reddog, Tried it (Trail Boss) out today. 4.3gr with Lee 200gr SWC bevel base (made into a flat base at 207gr with dremel tool). Very tight group at 20 yds. Happy ! Shot from Gold Cup and Kimber Ultra Compact 3 in brl.I’ve tried 4.5 grains with a 200 grain SWC and it worked. If your looking for real light loads TB is a good powder. Reasonably accurate.
I prefer 4.0 Bullseye for target loads. More consistent/accurate and cheaper.
I have no idea if Trail boss will function a 1911 as no one I know uses it in that application. Ought to work fine in a revolver.
Very tight group at 20 yds. Happy ! Shot from Gold Cup and Kimber Ultra Compact 3 in brl.
I know that it works in a Colt Gold Cup and a Kimber Compact.
In reality you are not really missing anything. Additionally, Trail Boss doesn't generate very low pressures. It does fill the case by a lot but pressures are not low.You know, I have been tempted to buy Trailboss, but the sellers wanted the same price for a 1/2 pound as a pound of everything else. Phooey on that. I am sure it is an advancement, and that if you want to shoot ultra low pressure loads in big case pistol cartridges, it is an improvement over Bullseye. One of these days the per pound price will be the same as the other powders, and then I will buy some. Just to see how it works.