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TRAIL BOSS - Need another powder
Hi,
Over here in the UK we are about to be subjected to a more or less complete ban on US powders being imported into the EU due to none compliance with the new " EU - REACH Regulations )". Apparently there is a chemical in it and most other US powders that the EU doesn't like. I have been using Trail boss in my 22-250AI XP with excellent results with 50 grn Nosler BT's @ 2150 fps. Also use it in 17FB and 222REM. The importers will not import any more US powders, as after they cannot sell it after June 18. So I need another light load powder that performs similar to Trail Boss in a rifle case, Hodgdon say they are not going re-formulate this powder and they don't have a compliant alternate. Anyone any suggestions, have heard VIT TIN STAR mentioned, but not found any references to low load rifle loads. G |
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Can you not just buy a few pounds while it is still available, even if you have to get a few buds to help. As far as I know there is no reasonable sub for Trail Boss unless you go back to using pistol powders to make sub loads.
With you guys leaving the EU, why will you still be subject to their stupid import rules? |
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Now Most shops have already sold out of Varget, H4350 etc as well. As far as EU rules I wouldn't be surprised if they don't just write all the EU rules into the new UK law on block to be able to continue trading with them after. I did wonder about H4895 but I think that has gone as well. Here is a list from Hodgdon of compatible powders that;s if the importers will import them. The following propellants supplied to the E.U. by Hodgdon Powder Company are compliant to the requirements of REACH Registration: BRAND Powder Name Hodgdon H110 Hodgdon HP38 Hodgdon HS6 Hodgdon Leverevolution Hodgdon Superformance Hodgdon Titegroup Hodgdon TiteWad Hodgdon CFE 223 Hodgdon CFE Pistol Hodgdon CFE BLK Hodgdon US869 Hodgdon 700X Hodgdon 800X Hodgdon CLAYS Hodgdon INTERNATIONAL Hodgdon UNIVERSAL Hodgdon LIL-GUN Hodgdon LONG SHOT Hodgdon PYRODEX 50 CALIBER PELLETS Hodgdon PYRODEX 44 CALIBER PELLETS Hodgdon PYRODEX RS AND P Hodgdon PYRODEX SELECT Hodgdon TRIPLE SEVEN 50 CALIBER PELLETS Hodgdon TRIPLE SEVEN 45 CALIBE RPELLETS Hodgdon TRIPLE SEVEN MAGNUMS Hodgdon TRIPLE SEVEN FFG and FFFG granular IMR IMR4166 IMR IMR4451 IMR IMR4955 IMR IMR7977 IMR IMR Red IMR IMR Green IMR IMR Blue IMR IMR Target IMR IMR Unequal IMR WHITE HOTS Winchester 231 Winchester 296 Winchester AutoComp Winchester Super-Target Winchester Super-Handicap Winchester Super-Field G |
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Universal Clays
A couple of years ago I needed to fireform some cases for a wildcat that is close to the size of your 22-250AI. My .22/38-55 holds about 41 gr of H4350 under a 55 gr bullet but I didn't want to use my good powder, primers and bullets to fireform. I had a lot of Universal Clays, 55 gr bulk bullets and large pistol primers so I started with about 8 grains and worked up till the shoulders formed completely. 11.0 gr gave me about 2200 fps out of a 25" barrel and well formed shoulders. I was getting 1" 10-20 shot groups with my Ruger No.3.
I don't think it was position sensitive but don't remember for sure if I tested that. Dave |
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of the list above I'd say titegroup is worth a try. just have to be careful of double/triple+ loads.
it isn't position sensitive and a lot of load data out there for rifle cartridges. |
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Blue Dot works very well in reduced loads and has been documented much over the years.
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Trail Boss - need another powder
I found a load, recommended in a load article of 6 grains of HP 38 works very well in a 223 load with the 50-55 grain bullet.
Not sure what the load would be in your 22-250, but I would think that could be a decent starting place. Or you might check around with others and see if they are using it. I see it is in your approved listings. Bill K |
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Finally found a small number of tubs to keep me going for another couple of years, So I can but testing on the back burner for a while. The current load is shooting very well at 2150 fps with 50 grn Nosler BT's out of an 18" barrel so sticking with. G |
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Finally found a small number of tubs to keep me going for another couple of years, So I can but testing on the back burner for a while. The current load is shooting very well at 2150 fps with 50 grn Nosler BT's out of an 18" barrel so sticking with. G |
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HP-38/W231 is also my go-to for low velocity loads. It does run the danger of double/triple loads so you do have to be attentive. Tight group is another but HP-38 seems to meter much better for me.
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