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Old September 15, 2002, 11:37 AM   #1
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Advice 0n IPSC .40 load?

Hello,
Looking for a place to start on a reload for .40 S&W. With so many powders and bullets out there its a little difficult to find a place to start. I will be using a Springfield custom loaded .40S&W (limited 10). I'm looking for something with good accuracy, low recoil and make the major P.F. Any help would be greatly appreceiated, Thanks.

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Old September 15, 2002, 11:53 AM   #2
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NOT to point you somewher eelse but I think the best forum for IPSC is at www.brianenos.com There is a ton of load data there you can try

As for what I would suggest is using 180gr with N320. MAke sure that you can make major and you will be set.
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Old September 15, 2002, 12:06 PM   #3
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Best I've found is 180 grn. bullet over a charge of 5.0 grns. WST. For a minor load drop charge weight to 3.8 grns. About as good as it gets for economy, accuracy, cleanliness, and recoil while still maintaining major PF.

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Old September 15, 2002, 12:34 PM   #4
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Thanks for the link and tips, that will get me started.

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Old September 15, 2002, 12:49 PM   #5
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CCI500, OAL minimum 1.130" (this will be based on your specific gun), Rainier 180g TCJ-FP, 6.0g Alliant Power Pistol.

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Old September 16, 2002, 04:15 PM   #6
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p3ordie, the standard load in this part of the US is either zero or montana gold 180gr JHP, loaded long at about 1.180-1.200" OAL with about 5.0gr of VVN320 and a small rifle primer. It is the most consistant load I have found. As an example, everywhere I shot this summer my loads chronoed out between 168 and 170PF.
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Old September 20, 2002, 08:50 PM   #7
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One place nobody mentioned yet is here:

http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/ipscload.htm

click on the 40 S&W Loads list link. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader. He has hundreds of loads there.

Enjoy,

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