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This is a discussion on .40 S&W new to the round reloading question. within the Reloading forums, part of the Gunner Forum category; I load 9mm, .380 & .45 acp & .223 currently. I am venturing into .40 S&W for my son in CA. These will be range ...
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 4,728 | .40 S&W (new to the round) reloading question.
I load 9mm, .380 & .45 acp & .223 currently. I am venturing into .40 S&W for my son in CA. These will be range rounds & I have decided on Rainier LeadSafe Total Copper Jacketed Bullets. They come in 135, 155, 165 & 180 grain weights.(Currently on sale at Cabela's for a good price per 500) In my readings, it seems that this is 1 round where Titegroup is not a good/best choice. I have read several articles & it seems slower is better in .40 S&W, so I am going to use/try my emergency powder, Hodgdon's Universal & CFE Pistol, loading 10 of each in 2 different powder weights & send to him as a test to find which his Sig prefers. His pistol is a Sig P226 in .40 S&W, as he is a good son & listened to his dads recommendations & loves his Sig. So ladies & gents, I have my method of madness down as far as powder & test procedures, but what bullet weight for range/target work will be best, keeping in mind that I believe recoil is best consumed in small quantities, and I prefer range rounds to be enjoyable to shoot. As always, all comments are appreciated & I am new to .40 S&W, so be gentle, it's my 1st time. Last edited by moakes58; 07-30-2014 at 08:25 AM. Reason: corrections |
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Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,666 |
My dad likes 135 loads. He says the rest kick a bit more than he likes.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 4,728 |
Thanks Dennis, I was surprised to see that weight of bullet, I assumed they were 155, 165 & 180 as that's all I usually see on the ammo shelf. Do you know what pistol he is using. If I find some one with a Sig 226 that would be even better. Last edited by moakes58; 07-30-2014 at 08:28 AM. |
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Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,666 |
I forget but I know its not a sig. He doesn't reload but he likes the factory federal 135 grain hollow points
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Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,666 |
I knew it was some brand I never heard of ....Now don't laugh....it's a dae woo! He just wanted a cheap 1 he could leave in the pickup!
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 4,728 |
One other ? What would be a good velocity to aim for? I have been doing my reloading lately by picking a FPS velocity to aim for & matching my powder of choice to that & it has worked out really well for me. |
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Senior Member Joined: Apr 2013 From: Kansas Posts: 519 | http://www.laser-cast.com/4010mm.html I shoot the Oregon Trail hard cast 180 gr TC (Truncated Cone) in my XD40 Service Model. Good accuracy, no leading. I only shoot jacketed in my G22. |
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He wonders why I balk at moving out there! None of my pistols are CA legal. ![]() | |
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I've fired some Berry's plated bullets several years ago, I think that they were 165gr. They were ok. I don't remember being especially impressed with them. I've have very limited experience with plated bullets. The only other's that I have used are Ranier Bullets in .452 for my .45ACP. The were ok.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 4,728 |
[QUOTE=tx gun runner;190426]A pic is worth 1000 words . TGR, if I went with the 180 gr. Rainier, I can substitute the Unique load you used with my Universal powder. I have done it several times & they are compatible. 5 to 5.8 is what my Hodgdon manual states for Universal for a 180 gr. Hornady XTP bullet & a little less for a same weight plated bullet (4.6 to 5.1 gr.) 5.1 gr. should be about 1000 fps. It looks to me like the 5.3 grain load was more accurate, did it function/cycle the pistol as well as the heavier 5.8 grain load & did you notice a difference in recoil? As I stated, I can not use cast bullets. Do you have any experience with any other weight/grain .40 S&W load? |
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Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626 |
I will never shoot plated or jacket bullets in my cast bullet shooters because lead sticks to copper fouling fast . I use the Lone Wolf barrels for cast bullet only and stock barrels for jacketed . I only shoot 180 gr because it the heaviest bullet in a 40SW and that will reach 1000 fps and let it expand a hollow point for defense and matches the 45 acp 185 gr HP in stopping power and speed . I won't say 5.3 is more accurate then 5.8 a bullet and I never felt any recoil in any of my loads . . I shot both loads in in all my 40's and NEVER had one problems with any of my loads . Remember they are Glocks and in 10 yrs I have NEVER EVER had one malfunction in any Glock I have EVER shot in my life ,that is why I buy them . * Seating a bullet too deep or leading in a 40SW can double the chamber PSI so be careful 40 SW is a scare cartridge to load since it is near 35,000 psi to begin with . . ![]() Last edited by tx gun runner; 07-31-2014 at 05:28 AM. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 4,728 |
[QUOTE=tx gun runner;190464]I will never shoot plated or jacket bullets in my cast bullet shooters because lead sticks to copper fouling fast . I use the Lone Wolf barrels for cast bullet only and stock barrels for jacketed . I only shoot 180 gr because it the heaviest bullet in a 40SW and that will reach 1000 fps and let it expand a hollow point for defense and matches the 45 acp 185 gr HP in stopping power and speed . I won't say 5.3 is more accurate then 5.8 a bullet and I never felt any recoil in any of my loads . . I shot both loads in in all my 40's and NEVER had one problems with any of my loads . Remember they are Glocks and in 10 yrs I have NEVER EVER had one malfunction in any Glock I have EVER shot in my life ,that is why I buy them . * Seating a bullet too deep or leading in a 40SW can double the chamber PSI so be careful 40 SW is a scare cartridge to load since it is near 35,000 psi to begin with . . I had a Glock 17 for over 20 years & it was flawless also. These are range loads & he can't shoot lead. Thank you for the input. Those chamber pressures are startling, I suggested a .45 acp, but he was set on a Sig in .40 S&W, so I said get the CA compliant Sig P226. I would have gone with the CA Glock myself. You must have big arms because I have shot the Glock 27 with the 165 grain hollow points & I felt the recoil, it was much more than my 1911. Last edited by moakes58; 07-31-2014 at 09:19 AM. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373 | You have a good eye for photography. I studied under a master photographer for three years.
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