Hodgdon TrailBoss

by Hodgdon

Rifle

Handgun

Subsonic

Burn Rate: 8.2 (Fast)

Description

Hodgdon TrailBoss is a uniquely formulated smokeless powder designed for achieving low-velocity loads with ease, making it an ideal choice for both rifle and handgun applications. Its burn rate is classified as fast, facilitating reduced recoil and muzzle blast, and catering specifically to subsonic and cowboy action shooting. The powder’s distinctive donut-shaped granules not only contribute to its bulk density but also ensure consistent metering through various powder measures. TrailBoss is renowned for maintaining stability across a wide temperature range, resulting in minimal velocity variation regardless of environmental conditions. This characteristic makes it a preferred choice among handloaders seeking reliable performance in a variety of climates. Commonly utilized in calibers such as .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, and .30-30 Winchester, it is versatile for reduced loads in larger rifle cases. Handloaders appreciate the powder’s expansive load development range, allowing them to fill cases effectively with low charge weights, and ensuring safety with lower peak pressures.

Specifications

Burn Rate

8.2 (Fast)

Bulk Density

0.310 g/cm³

Density

1.490 g/cm³

Temperature Sensitivity

Low

Suitable Substitutes

Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):

Maxam CSB 3

Maxam · Burn Rate: 8.2

Lovex S020

Lovex · Burn Rate: 8

Vihtavuori N330

Vihtavuori · Burn Rate: 8

SNPE Vectan A1

VECTAN · Burn Rate: 8

Accurate No. 5

Accurate Powders · Burn Rate: 8

Ramshot True Blue

Ramshot · Burn Rate: 8

Standard Loads — Hodgdon TrailBoss

Verified load data combinations using Hodgdon TrailBoss.

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.17 Ackley Bee

Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr

35 loads

7 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr

49 loads

9 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr

43 loads

9 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Lehigh Defense .172 | 20gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 20gr

59 loads

10 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr

54 loads

10 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr

73 loads

14 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SOLR-SR,- smax:6.90 19gr

62 loads

12 powders

.17 Ackley Bee

Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SB-SR,- smax:7.00 19gr

65 loads

12 powders

.17 HMR

Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr

11 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr

8 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr

9 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr

9 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Impala Bullets .172 | 22gr | Impala LW CFN 22gr

8 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr

9 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Lehigh Defense .172 | 20gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 20gr

7 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr

8 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr

8 loads

2 powders

.17 HMR

Peregrine .172 | 21gr | Peregrine VLR-4 21gr

9 loads

2 powders

Subsonic Loads — Hodgdon TrailBoss

Verified subsonic load data combinations using Hodgdon TrailBoss.

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.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr

981 loads

157 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr

1039 loads

162 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

734 loads

133 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr

827 loads

139 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr

923 loads

151 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr

802 loads

136 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr

3347 loads

257 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr

833 loads

129 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr

709 loads

124 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr

14 loads

3 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr

3323 loads

257 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr

678 loads

110 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr

775 loads

134 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr

336 loads

62 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

428 loads

79 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr

427 loads

72 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr

339 loads

67 powders

Community Subsonic Loads — Hodgdon TrailBoss

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Cartridge	Bullet	Barrel (in)	Charge (gr)	OAL (in)	Case Volume (GoW)	Max. Pressure (psi)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.357 Mag.	.357 \| 148gr \| Berry's HBWC	19.1	4.0	1.59	25.6	12,531 (29%)	951
.357 Mag.	.357 \| 158gr \| CamPro TC FCP	6.0	••.•	1.59	25.6	16,650 (38%)	869
.460 S&W Mag.	.452 \| 350gr \| ACME RNFP CASULL COATED	22.0	••.•	2.26	60.0	24,999 (40%)	1102
.500 S&W Mag.	.502 \| 330gr \| ACME RNFP COATED	22.0	••.•	2.20	63.5	15,277 (25%)	1112

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