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I'm trying to purchase some Trail Boss powder. All of the big carriers, (Mid Way, Natchez, Brownells, etc.) all show no stock. (And yes, I know about the issue of shortages and change of manufacturer). Does anyone have info on if this is actually being manufactured again? What i've found is yes, this year is supposed to start, but not sure when. I've found a lot of smaller "distributors" listing it on their websites, but none of them take CC. All want you to pay with Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, etc. Has anyone had experience with these vendors in general and are they legitimate? I find it odd that these small "distributors" have it, but all of the big distributors do not.
 
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My experience has been.....

1. No CC's accepted = scam
2. If anyone has "out of stock" powder, especially when no one else has it and / or it's at a too good to be true = scam

Some forums I'm on have "techies" who have the ability to research a sites history in regards to legitimacy. I rarely, if ever, buy from unknown vendors.
 
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All total scams. There were tons of those sites around when the Covid lockdowns and ammo shortages were at their heights. Never buy from website who doesn't take credit card. If in doubt, sniff into whatever addresses/phone numbers they provide. They'll either be fake or obviously not a reloading supplies vendor.
 
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Wonder what one of the big jugs would go for?
I've got a Five Pound Jug of it...the two pounders are $101. on Hodgdon's Web Site, but it's out of stock and rumored to be discontinued.
 
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Alternatives to Trail Boss Powder

In the four years, I've been reloading, I have only used Trail Boss powder to reload for .45LC pistols and rifles. I have a pile of hens' teeth I'd trade for more, but it's not avaialble locally or online. So, what other powder should I use? I'm currently midrange on the TB loads for .45LC 200 gr...
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Can you use Black Powder for the caliber your loading ..

might can make your own Trail Boss ..
 
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PayPal is okay as long as it not sent as a friend with email addy ..

then you have no protection of getting ripped off ..
 
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Another forum member recommended this to me when I posted about a deal that was to good to be true.

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Acer-m14 said:
Can you use Black Powder for the caliber your loading ..

might can make your own Trail Boss ..
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Loading for some black powder revolvers that I’ve acquired conversion cylinders for. Trying to keep pressures low, cowboy load type of thing. I may play around with black powder. Guess the next thing I need to get is a chrono so I can check to see where I’m at with it.
 
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