Thread: Anyone used 2206h/4895 for .308 subsonic load?

Originally Posted by No.3

13gr of Red Dot was considered the reduced load for cast lead with gas checks - google that one there's a heap of info out about it. Red Dot is a fast shotgun/pistol powder so reduced loads tend to not be susceptible to position sensitivity and don't require a filler - but at the other end don't like being loaded up as the pressure curve is steep (i.e. straight up). Google search a bit more about the options people have used on it and you might find a load that mirrors your barrel length, twist and projectile weight etc etc.

The benefit of trail boss over red dot is it's bulk i.e a near full case is still likely close to subsonic. The shotgun and pistol powders don't have the bulk so need a little more care but the 13gr of red dot in a .308 case with around 165gr cast pills seems to be a fairly consistent performer. But do your research on it as I said especially if you want to adjust the speed you are achieving...

Red Dot 700X 800X and AS30 are all nearly as bulky as Trail Boss and in the same burn range I have tried all of them at 8.0 grains in my .308 with the 151HP cast and they are safe
I did not use any fillers and had no issues with ignition,