Trail boss in muzzleloader

[woodsie57]

Have heard trail boss works in black powder cartridge guns, produces similar pressures, etc. why not in a modern muzzle loading rifle, except that smokeless was always a no - no in pre trail boss days?

 

[bstewrat3]

I would let the powder company do the testing in a controlled environment and give appropriate data. I think Trail Boss may give people a false sense of security since it is able to be used in so many cartridges and load levels.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

No, thanks.

 

[M67]

May produce similar pressures but it's how those pressures are achieved, black powder it's a gradual build up in pressure, smokeless powder is a hell of a lot quicker

Just stick with black powder or black powder substitute, go to Blackhorn 209, or get a Savage 10ML or another ML that is RATED for smokeless powder

 

[Cpt Caveman]

Dont blow yourself up. Thats good advice right there.

 

[bstewrat3]

May produce similar pressures but it's how those pressures are achieved, black powder it's a gradual build up in pressure, smokeless powder is a hell of a lot quicker

Just stick with black powder or black powder substitute, go to Blackhorn 209, or get a Savage 10ML or another ML that is RATED for smokeless powder

Even the Savage calls for very specific powders in the smokeless range. I think using powders outside of that range is what is behind them blowing up on people.

 

[cschwanz]

If the gun was not meant for smokeless powder, do NOT use smokeless powder in it. Thats how rifles get destroyed and hands get re-arranged.

 

[natdscott]

Do NOT.

Never is a long time, but it's the right word here.

The barrel steel used in blackpowder muzzleloaders is typically NOT the 41xx or 43xx CM, or 410/416R Stainless that is required to provide adequate tensile strength for smokeless powders.


Trust me on this one.

-Nate

 

[woodsie57]

I'm not interested in being the lab rat they test it on, just thinking- a black powder substitute with the benefits of smokeless would be handy. Also realize that liability issues might prevent a smokeless substitute from being advertised as such.

 

[natdscott]

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[bobjones223]

I'm not interested in being the lab rat they test it on, just thinking- a black powder substitute with the benefits of smokeless would be handy. Also realize that liability issues might prevent a smokeless substitute from being advertised as such.

For some reason A Christmas Story comes to mind?

 

[midget]

Um.... post originator?

https://www.facebook.com/icodistric...007814108462/1510799485862628/?type=3&theater

 

[indiucky]

Part of the joy of black powder is the smell....I could never take that away.....