Primer's for .40 S&W

PigFarmer · October 12, 2011, 08:51 AM

So I'm fixing to make up my first batch of reloads and has on the Hodgdon site researching powders and loads and I don't see where they mention primers used. Am I missing it? Or is it just and understood that I'm to new to know?

As always you guys are the first I ask, and yes I have a reloading manual but they do not list the powder I want to use. Planning on using Universal or the Winchester WST but have not fully decided.

BDS-THR · October 12, 2011, 09:01 AM

If you hit the "Print" button, it will show more details, including primers used. BTW, Winchester SP primers were used for 40S&W.

Jim243 · October 12, 2011, 09:47 AM

Winchest SP or CCI SP (500) will work fine without problems.

Jim

Adamantium · October 12, 2011, 10:34 AM

I do things the way a lot of people do in that I stock one small and large pistol primer and use it in place of all recommended primers except for loads specifically calling for a magnum primer. This is a part of the reason working up from a reduced load is important as there will always be variables.

When you are looking for loads with a specific powder it is good to check the powder makers website. http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp They have 40 S&W load data for both powders. Thats also why you will see Hodgon list just one load per weight for a jacketed bullet. It isn't because they recommend only shooting a Hornady XTP for 180 grain jacketed loads, but because an safe reloader understands that while a Winchester JHP might produce slightly different velocity and pressure if anything unsafe is happening it will be identified while working up for a reduced load and corrected quickly.

October 12, 2011, 08:51 AM	#1
PigFarmer Member Join Date: August 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 97	Primer's for .40 S&W So I'm fixing to make up my first batch of reloads and has on the Hodgdon site researching powders and loads and I don't see where they mention primers used. Am I missing it? Or is it just and understood that I'm to new to know? As always you guys are the first I ask, and yes I have a reloading manual but they do not list the powder I want to use. Planning on using Universal or the Winchester WST but have not fully decided.

October 12, 2011, 09:47 AM	#3
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	Winchest SP or CCI SP (500) will work fine without problems. Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

October 12, 2011, 10:34 AM	#4
Adamantium Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 1999 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,021	I do things the way a lot of people do in that I stock one small and large pistol primer and use it in place of all recommended primers except for loads specifically calling for a magnum primer. This is a part of the reason working up from a reduced load is important as there will always be variables. When you are looking for loads with a specific powder it is good to check the powder makers website. http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp They have 40 S&W load data for both powders. Thats also why you will see Hodgon list just one load per weight for a jacketed bullet. It isn't because they recommend only shooting a Hornady XTP for 180 grain jacketed loads, but because an safe reloader understands that while a Winchester JHP might produce slightly different velocity and pressure if anything unsafe is happening it will be identified while working up for a reduced load and corrected quickly.