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Old December 25, 2012, 02:12 PM   #1
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Bets powder for a 40?

Merry xmas everyone

Im going to start reloading for my g23 and was wondering what you guys are using for powder. This will be for target practice, not S.D.

I want something economical but with enough power if I decide to use it for IDP or IPSC matches.

Any other info would be great also.

Im not new to reloading, but iam for this caliber.

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Old December 25, 2012, 02:16 PM   #2
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My pet load for my G35 is 6.0 grains of Power Pistol and a 180 grain plated fp bullet.
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Old December 25, 2012, 04:50 PM   #3
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Pick one. Most pistol powders will work well in this round.

The ones that people use are all over the place.

Win 231
Alliant Bull's Eye
TiteGroup
Hodgdon Clay's
Power Pistol

Just to name a few.
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Old December 25, 2012, 06:29 PM   #4
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I don't load .40, however I do .45. I'd suspect the powders I use would work well for your purpose as well. I like the classics: bullseye, unique, 231.
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Old December 25, 2012, 06:41 PM   #5
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For those just starting to reload for the 40 S&W, if you pick a mid burn rate powder they are more forgiving to issues without disastrous affects. After you get some experience, going to the faster burn rates is an option.
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Old December 25, 2012, 06:46 PM   #6
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Unique, Titegroup on my favorite AA#5.
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Old December 25, 2012, 07:09 PM   #7
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Accurate #5 for target loads, Longshot for high performance loads. Currently running 8.3 gr. of #5 under 155 gr. Montana Gold hollow points, with a muzzle velocity of 1050 fps.
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Old December 25, 2012, 07:14 PM   #8
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Hodgdon Universal under 155-165gr plated bullets.
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Old December 25, 2012, 07:18 PM   #9
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I'm new to loading for my G22 and have tested 4 powders. Unique, Power Pistol, AA#5 and Winchester Super Field WSF. Of the 4 I'd pick WSF as it produced top velocity and the recoil was softer than the others. Unique and Power Pistol would also work well. AA#5 did well with 155 gr. XTP's.
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Old December 25, 2012, 08:43 PM   #10
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Universal is a nice powder for the .40.
Meters well, good load density, burns clean even when light loaded.

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Old December 25, 2012, 10:17 PM   #11
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What bullet are you going to be using?
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Old December 26, 2012, 01:29 AM   #12
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Thanks for the responses.

I plan on using Ranier 165gr round flat nose.

Like I said this is for target/ maybe comp.So I want it to be economical.Im not looking for big power numbers.
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Old December 27, 2012, 01:11 AM   #13
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I shoot a XD40 with a 4" barrel. I tried a lot of the different powders listed, but finally ended up with 231 for my light target and comp loads. I also went to a 180gn moly coated lead bullet.

I have heard that the lead is no good in Glocks with a stock barrel, but a lot of the guys I shoot pistol matches with, say its fine as long as its moly coated.
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Old December 27, 2012, 01:57 AM   #14
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I use Titegroup and Power Pistol in both my Glock and my Sig with excellent results.
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Old December 27, 2012, 09:53 AM   #15
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I've used W231, Unique, and Power Pistol. Of the three, Power Pistol is my favorite.
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