Not worthless at all. 540 was/is my favorite powder. Never
Found data that would exceed 1050fps for 1-1/2 loads.( your source?)

Firing a box of 571 loads with 1-3/8 oz in my old Win.mdl 50 would send me home with a bruise from the tip of my shoulder to the side of my neck.

To the OP, the only data I found on line for 540 with 1-1/8 loads were for 1300-1400fps. A bit much for trap?

Last edited by websterparish47; 09/15/14.