40SW loads using Longshot?

jtduncan · May 21, 2001, 05:15 PM

Using 135 or 155 flatpoints?

bedlamite · May 21, 2001, 10:22 PM

I have a box of 50 Longshot test loads ready for the range next saturday using 135 and 150gr Noslers. I'll post results then.

jtduncan · May 22, 2001, 12:00 PM

Thanks.

I spent an hour talking to George in tech support at Hodgodon and they are really excited about Longshot in the 40SW cartridge.

It's a tad slower than AA#7 but faster than Blue dot. Low flash and low pressure yet solid velocity.

He recommended that if you reload 40SW, you should be using Longshot and FMJ bullets. Several different powder makers have steered me away even from the copper plated too. Excepet for Accurate Arms, they have some loads listed on the Rainier Bullet page website with their powders. It's the best powder for the job that Hodgdon makes.

Powder that came recommended were LongShot, Universal, AA#5, Power Pistol. I'm really interested in Longshot because it's a ball powder and quick filling too. so its a good powder for progressive reloaders as well.

May 21, 2001, 05:15 PM	#1
jtduncan Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 1999 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 1,686	Using 135 or 155 flatpoints? __________________ The Seattle SharpShooter Reloaded .223 Rem, 9mm, 40SW, 357 SIG, 10mm, 44 Mag, 45 ACP Today?

May 21, 2001, 10:22 PM	#2
bedlamite Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2000 Location: WI Posts: 1,395	I have a box of 50 Longshot test loads ready for the range next saturday using 135 and 150gr Noslers. I'll post results then. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen.

May 22, 2001, 12:00 PM	#3
jtduncan Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 1999 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 1,686	Thanks. I spent an hour talking to George in tech support at Hodgodon and they are really excited about Longshot in the 40SW cartridge. It's a tad slower than AA#7 but faster than Blue dot. Low flash and low pressure yet solid velocity. He recommended that if you reload 40SW, you should be using Longshot and FMJ bullets. Several different powder makers have steered me away even from the copper plated too. Excepet for Accurate Arms, they have some loads listed on the Rainier Bullet page website with their powders. It's the best powder for the job that Hodgdon makes. Powder that came recommended were LongShot, Universal, AA#5, Power Pistol. I'm really interested in Longshot because it's a ball powder and quick filling too. so its a good powder for progressive reloaders as well. __________________ The Seattle SharpShooter Reloaded .223 Rem, 9mm, 40SW, 357 SIG, 10mm, 44 Mag, 45 ACP Today?