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jim8115 · September 18, 2011, 01:16 PM

I am working up some loads with w231 and 155 grain cast bullets for my .40 S&W. Its probably me, but I have found that 5.0 grains seems not too accurate. Dropping back to 4.5 is a lot better for me. Also, trying to load something my wife can handle. My question is, does anyone have any idea what this loads FPS is out of a S&W Sigma? Would this be an acceptable round, if you HAD to use it for SD? I also have some 155 grain XTP's , but obviously they are a bit pricey fro practice, I have been loading those at 5.5 Grains, thinking about trying 5.0

Thanks,
Jim

September 18, 2011, 01:16 PM	#1
jim8115 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229	any idea on velocity of this 40 S&W load I am working up some loads with w231 and 155 grain cast bullets for my .40 S&W. Its probably me, but I have found that 5.0 grains seems not too accurate. Dropping back to 4.5 is a lot better for me. Also, trying to load something my wife can handle. My question is, does anyone have any idea what this loads FPS is out of a S&W Sigma? Would this be an acceptable round, if you HAD to use it for SD? I also have some 155 grain XTP's , but obviously they are a bit pricey fro practice, I have been loading those at 5.5 Grains, thinking about trying 5.0 Thanks, Jim