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hearthethunder · July 16, 2001, 12:02 PM

I've been using Accurate Arms #5 with CCI500 primers along with 150g Nosler JHP's in my Browning HP for pretty nice tight groups. I've found that 7.5g works nice without messing with the high pressures or max loads. I crimp with a Lee factory taper crimp die somewhere inbetween what they call for light and heavey crimps (3/4 turn). I read some of the posts on here and other forums about the KB's, so I choose not to test the max loads. (for now)
Interesting note:
Compare the Lee and Lyman manuals on the .40 S&W....
Why such a spread?.. usually Lee has somewhat lighter loads....not here!, but check Lyman....so light needed to increase just to get the action running correctly.
Have tried some Unique loads too... Unique is a good shooter, but nasty...and this is the cleaner stuff.
hearthethunder

July 16, 2001, 12:02 PM	#8
hearthethunder Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2001 Location: Maine Posts: 10	I've been using Accurate Arms #5 with CCI500 primers along with 150g Nosler JHP's in my Browning HP for pretty nice tight groups. I've found that 7.5g works nice without messing with the high pressures or max loads. I crimp with a Lee factory taper crimp die somewhere inbetween what they call for light and heavey crimps (3/4 turn). I read some of the posts on here and other forums about the KB's, so I choose not to test the max loads. (for now) Interesting note: Compare the Lee and Lyman manuals on the .40 S&W.... Why such a spread?.. usually Lee has somewhat lighter loads....not here!, but check Lyman....so light needed to increase just to get the action running correctly. Have tried some Unique loads too... Unique is a good shooter, but nasty...and this is the cleaner stuff. hearthethunder __________________ Don't shoot, I'll marry your daughter!..