30-06 subsonic / reduced load question ???

[bruceflinch]

I've used the Trailboss powder with much success, but not for hunting.
In my Experience with 30-06 bolt Rifles ( M1917 & M1903A3), the bullet drop between 100 & 200 yards is so significant, I would not consider it for hunting. IIRC the adjustment of the elevation on the rear sight was about 400 yds different from a target @ 50 yd vs a target @ 100 yds.

I live in the East SF Bay Area. I'll be glad to give you enough Trail Boss to load 25 rounds so you can check it out. PM me if interested.

Last time I saw it on a shelf was at AAA Firearms in Vallejo. But that has been awhile. I usually special order it thru my gun club.

[PAV]

Thank you. I really appreciate your offer.
Thanks

[rm1911]

Thanks a lot for the info.
I am thinking to use Unique and spears 168 or 180gr sp. This is what I have now. I read a a lot about Trailboss. If anyone have some for sale in SF pl let me know.

Few more questions.
#1. Is subsonic round powerful enough for hunting 100 - 200 yards?
#2. Should I use filler and if yes what should be used?

Thank you

you most likely won't get subsonic with trail boss. probably somewhere between 1300-1500fps, which is super, but not by a whole lot. also, TB you start at 70% case capacity. it's fairly bulky but I don't know I'd go much below the 70% starting point. although the 70% load would be pretty close to sub.

for true subsonic you'd need lead bullets at the least. you're talking velocities which begin to make it hard for a jacketed bullet to get out the barrel. it's one thing in a 4" revolver, it's another in a 22" rifle. and besides the lead, you'll want a pistol powder like unique or bullseye which will work well at the lower charges and velocities.

however, hunting with lead is not legal, at least for deer, etc. as for small game, I don' t know if lead is acceptable. unless there's a reason for the subsonic part, don't worry about it. my 11 year old son shot 30 rounds of trail boss boss loaded 150's and didn't feel a bit sore. more like shooting a 22 than anything.