Anyone use Trail Boss to reload 30-30 with 150gr pills?

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Can't seem to find official Hodgdon data for Trail Boss with 150gr bullets. Does anyone load something like this? I know Trail Boss low pressure so I might just tinker around with it.
 
mark where the base of the bullet is inside the case when seated to your desired OAL. Fill case to this point, weigh the charge. This is your Max load, you can multiply it by 0.7 for the minimum load

Quickload shows a 150gr Hornady RNSP @ 2.55" OAL, 100% load density is 11.3grs Trail Boss (predicted 1440 fps 20" brl). Starting load would be approx 8 grains for 1200 fps
 
Todbartell nailed it.

I have to say it works incredibly well. I've done TB loads in 303 and 308 they're an absolute hoot. Recoil and noise is more than 22LR but not significantly. Definitely leaves some powder fouling, but not a big deal.
 
Whatever you do, don't let a compressed load happen.
That's about the only dark side to Trail Boss.
Once you've determined your seated bullet depth volume, back off a wee smidge to make sure the powder's got some "maraca" room in there.
 
I made up Trail Boss loads for my .308 Win. Used 150 grain Berry plated bullets intended for the 30/30. 14 grains of TB gave me a velocity of just over 1500 FPS in a 22" barrel. Fun & mild load that is surprisingly accurate in my rifle. As stated, do not compress the powder charge and follow the instructions provided by todbartell.
 
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