Dave,
First off, thanks for all your information, I really appreciate it. I haven’t reloaded these cartridges before, I’m used to 357 and 38 Special, and 32 ACP.  And I can use W231 and Unique and all the normal Lee powder measure, balance scales and electronic scales. The new stuff is quite frustrating, interesting and fun. I've read all your info.
The Smith & Wesson Victory Model I have is from the 1940’s and is the 38 S&W cartridge. Basically, the only load you can buy for this is a 145 gr. LRN ammo. For loading my own, I’ll probably use the 145 gr. LRN bullet with 2.3 grains of W231. If I was going to use Trail Boss, I’ll use your formula measuring the case, bullet, etc. The only 38 S&W black powder ammo I can find is from Buffalo Arms and it’s 38 S&W Black Powder Ammo .358, 150 gr. RN hollow base bullet, 650 fps., for $51.33 for 50.
For the 1907 H&A Safety Police Top Break, I’d use the same measuring formula and use Trail Boss, or BP. One formula suggests using 70% of the measured weight and use it as a starting load. I guess I could use Triple 7 also, but I think I should research Triple 7 more.
I’ve got the Richard Lee Second Edition Reloading Manual. I’ll check out the Lyman Handbook and compare.

mauiboi9
Have you attended the shotgun shoot on Sunday at Ukumehame? How is it? Also, you mention that a friend instructs a dnlr class for black powder hunting. Tell me more about that. Where do they hold it, are they hunting on Maui, both revolvers and rifles, etc. Do they have separate shooting dates at Ukumehame range for practice?
Thanks for the upcoming info.
Mort

Dave,
Thanks. I'll check out that Titegroup. I'm off on errands, will check back tonight.
Mort

Dave,
Wow. Thanks. You're last name isn't Brilliant for nothing.
I went out and purchased everything I needed before shooting.I have the revolver powder measure that measures 5 to 50 grains, a cylinder flask field model with a 20 grain spout, a line capper, a nipple pick, lubbed wads, crisco and the loading/display stand. I even changed out the original nipples to Slix Shot nipples. Have you used plastic cap guards for the percussion caps? There are some tiny brushes used for teeth, like floss, sold in drug stores, but are great for getting into the nipple holes. I’ll probably go shooting this month and try out the 1851 Navy.
Thanks again for all your information. I also shoot other guns. You would’nt  happen to have a light load suggestion using Trail Boss for a 38 S&W, 145 gr. rn. that I’m going to shoot in a S&W Victoria Model? 1.5 grain? Not 38 Special. 38 S&W.
Mort

I'm trying to find a club or individual who is into black powder shooting here on MAUI. I just started to get interested in black powder, just bought an 1851 Navy .36 caliber revolver and have some questions about powder and loading. If there is any information that can be passed on, please let me know.
Thanks, Mort