Just ordered My Lock-N-Load any good 40 s&w Loads out there???

barbwire44 · January 31, 2005, 02:29 PM

Decided on a hornandy L-N-L and am trying to save myself some time working up a load for a 40 s&w. Any one have any old favorite loads for punching paper with this round???
Thanx

Number 6 · January 31, 2005, 07:56 PM

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

Also, check propellant manufacturers' websites.

I used to use Red Dot under my lead 170 - 175 grain bullets; now I'm loading 180 grain jacketed - less smoke! I'll also be trying WST for the same reason.

barbwire44 · February 1, 2005, 07:17 AM

Thanx Number6!!! Man that is one heck of a page of pistol data!!!! Appreciated.

WESHOOT2 · February 1, 2005, 08:03 AM

Sized case, CCI500, Rainier 180g TCJ-FP, OAL 1.130"+/-.005", 6.0g Alliant Power Pistol, LEE Carbide Factory Crimp die (yeah, add a wee bit of crimp).

av = 890-930fps
accurate

barbwire44 · February 1, 2005, 08:56 AM

westshoot, I have heard the lee crimp die is to long to use on the L-N-L press, what other crimp die would be a good one to use. And While were at it, who makes a good 155-165g. FMJ. At a cheap price????

WESHOOT2 · February 1, 2005, 12:46 PM

Hornady die.

Cheap bullet?

Good bullet = Zero, Montana Gold.

JoeHatley · February 1, 2005, 03:06 PM

Here are a few loads from Real Guns, www.realguns.com/loads/40sw.htm

You may want to check here for bullets, www.powdervalleyinc.com

Good Luck...

Joe

January 31, 2005, 02:29 PM	#1
barbwire44 Member Join Date: January 13, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 49	Just ordered My Lock-N-Load any good 40 s&w Loads out there??? Decided on a hornandy L-N-L and am trying to save myself some time working up a load for a 40 s&w. Any one have any old favorite loads for punching paper with this round??? Thanx

January 31, 2005, 07:56 PM	#2
Number 6 Junior member Join Date: October 3, 2002 Posts: 919	Start here: http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/ipscload.htm Also, check propellant manufacturers' websites. I used to use Red Dot under my lead 170 - 175 grain bullets; now I'm loading 180 grain jacketed - less smoke! I'll also be trying WST for the same reason.

February 1, 2005, 08:03 AM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	extremely well-tested Sized case, CCI500, Rainier 180g TCJ-FP, OAL 1.130"+/-.005", 6.0g Alliant Power Pistol, LEE Carbide Factory Crimp die (yeah, add a wee bit of crimp). av = 890-930fps accurate __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

February 1, 2005, 12:46 PM	#6
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	if it don't fit Hornady die. Cheap bullet? Good bullet = Zero, Montana Gold. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

February 1, 2005, 03:06 PM	#7
JoeHatley Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 1999 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,135	Here are a few loads from Real Guns, www.realguns.com/loads/40sw.htm You may want to check here for bullets, www.powdervalleyinc.com Good Luck... Joe __________________ Go NRA

February 1, 2005, 07:17 AM	#3
barbwire44 Member Join Date: January 13, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 49	Thanx Number6!!! Man that is one heck of a page of pistol data!!!! Appreciated.

February 1, 2005, 08:56 AM	#5
barbwire44 Member Join Date: January 13, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 49	westshoot, I have heard the lee crimp die is to long to use on the L-N-L press, what other crimp die would be a good one to use. And While were at it, who makes a good 155-165g. FMJ. At a cheap price????

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