another 40 S&W question

rbucket_1 · March 24, 2005, 07:46 PM

Anyone load the 40 with Oregon Laser Cast 180g TC? Couldn't find a decent reference so loaded rounds in front of 4.6 grn. Win 231, OAL 1.135". Had slight primer set back, and 1 case with slight amount of black ring around primer. Backed off to 4.4grn Win. 231 still have minute amount of primer set back. Super comfortable load to shoot but small signs of of too much pressure bother me. My everyday load is with 155g Speer Gold Dots with 6.0 Win 231 pushing it. Running these through a Sig 2340. Just looking for a good paper punching, can rolling load that won't break the bank. I may have to break out the wallet and get the Laser Cast Book.

WESHOOT2 · March 25, 2005, 07:44 AM

Any other powders in your collection?

Number 6 · March 25, 2005, 08:29 AM

and willing to provide suggested loading data for their bullets.

Second, bookmark this site:

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

If you want a load for .40 S&W, you'll find one there.

rbucket_1 · March 25, 2005, 08:30 AM

Yes, I have numerous others. Something in mind?

WESHOOT2 · March 25, 2005, 08:34 AM

4.0g Bullseye.

5.7g Power Pistol.

5.8g WAP.

5.8g AA5.

Someothem might work.

rbucket_1 · March 25, 2005, 08:49 AM

Thank you, We Shoot and Number 6.

I have bullseye and power pistol. Lots of choices on the IPSC Load Page. Looks like I'm close to a load listed there with the 180g cast and Win 231. Guess I'll go back to the basement and play some more. Thanks for the info gentlemen!

WESHOOT2 · March 25, 2005, 05:05 PM

I've found Power Pistol very 'benign' in the 40 S&W; excellent accuracy potential.
Plenty of zip, too, if you want it........

March 24, 2005, 07:46 PM	#1
rbucket_1 Junior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	another 40 S&W question Anyone load the 40 with Oregon Laser Cast 180g TC? Couldn't find a decent reference so loaded rounds in front of 4.6 grn. Win 231, OAL 1.135". Had slight primer set back, and 1 case with slight amount of black ring around primer. Backed off to 4.4grn Win. 231 still have minute amount of primer set back. Super comfortable load to shoot but small signs of of too much pressure bother me. My everyday load is with 155g Speer Gold Dots with 6.0 Win 231 pushing it. Running these through a Sig 2340. Just looking for a good paper punching, can rolling load that won't break the bank. I may have to break out the wallet and get the Laser Cast Book.

March 25, 2005, 07:44 AM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	hanging on my wall Any other powders in your collection? __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

March 25, 2005, 08:29 AM	#3
Number 6 Junior member Join Date: October 3, 2002 Posts: 919	First, I've always found the folks at OT helpful and willing to provide suggested loading data for their bullets. Second, bookmark this site: http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/ipscload.htm If you want a load for .40 S&W, you'll find one there.

March 25, 2005, 08:34 AM	#5
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	accurate 4.0g Bullseye. 5.7g Power Pistol. 5.8g WAP. 5.8g AA5. Someothem might work. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

March 25, 2005, 05:05 PM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	experience I've found Power Pistol very 'benign' in the 40 S&W; excellent accuracy potential. Plenty of zip, too, if you want it........ __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

March 25, 2005, 08:30 AM	#4
rbucket_1 Junior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	Yes, I have numerous others. Something in mind?

March 25, 2005, 08:49 AM	#6
rbucket_1 Junior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	Thank you, We Shoot and Number 6. I have bullseye and power pistol. Lots of choices on the IPSC Load Page. Looks like I'm close to a load listed there with the 180g cast and Win 231. Guess I'll go back to the basement and play some more. Thanks for the info gentlemen!