Low recoil reloading advice

[birdshooter1189]

A guy who goes by Seafire online has posted quite a bit of data for 243 (and other calibers) using reduced charges of Blue Dot powder.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2232327/page/1

I did some experimenting based on his data in my 223.  I loaded up some 50 gr v-max bullets with 11.0 grains of bluedot which gave me about 2400 fps and very low pressure signs.  Using a suppressor, the muzzle blast report was much less than regular full power 223 loads.

In my experience, trailboss powder works best for lowest velocity/recoil rounds.  It is very bulky and very fast burning.  It will give near-subsonic velocity with many calibers at a full case charge.

Blue dot is a good option (in my experience) for filling the gap if you want something between subsonic velocity and full power rifle loads.

[Stein]

OK, finally got my hands on some 55 grain bullets and Trail Boss, now I just need to clean the huge mess off my workbench and get to reloading.

[yorketransport]

I've had good luck using slow burning powders and bullets that expand reliably at low velocities.  For my daughters 7mm-08 I stuffed the case with US869 and a Accubond LR.  MV around 2200 fps and negligible recoil.  Super accurate and dumps whitetails in their tracks out to 200 yards.

I’d rather go with a light bullet and an extremely slow powder than trying to use any of the pistol/shotgun powders. Loads with very low load density can give unpredictable pressure spikes caused by inconsistent ignition. That’s the whole logic behind Trailboss, a fast powder that will still give good case fill.

Since you found Trailboss though, load it up and have fun. I have a keg of it that will last me a lifetime even though I use it in all kinds of different chamberings.