I can't find the .40 S&W load data I need! Help!

DaveInPA · March 14, 2008, 10:46 PM

I ordered 500 bullets from www.precisionbullets.com and cannot find load data for the life of me. They are 185gr RNF bullets. They are lead bullets with a moly coating, so I'm assuming I have to use lead data, correct?

Well, for the life of me I cannot find 185gr lead data for .40 S&W. What do I do?

Ifishsum · March 15, 2008, 01:55 AM

Here's some data from my Lee Modern Reloading 2nd edition book:

40 S&W 185 Grain Lead Bullet
Accurate #7 Start 7.4gr vel 900 Max 8.2gr vel 990 35000psi OAL 1.120
Accurate #5 Start 5.4gr vel 886 Max 6.0gr vel 975 35000psi OAL 1.120
Accurate #9 Start 8.7gr vel 869 Max 9.7gr vel 956 33500psi OAL 1.120
Accurate #2 Start 4.6gr vel 856 Max 5.1gr vel 942 33000psi OAL 1.120

These are the only loads specifically listed for the 185gr lead bullet. Hope this helps!

DaveInPA · March 15, 2008, 08:42 AM

Thanks! Of those powders listed, which is the cleanest burning?

Ifishsum · March 16, 2008, 02:01 AM

I've only used #7 myself, in fact I use it in the .40SW with good results. Seems plenty clean to me.

DaveInPA · March 16, 2008, 08:49 AM

Great, thank you! I'll go to the gun shop this morning and pick some up

March 14, 2008, 10:46 PM	#1
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	I can't find the .40 S&W load data I need! Help! I ordered 500 bullets from www.precisionbullets.com and cannot find load data for the life of me. They are 185gr RNF bullets. They are lead bullets with a moly coating, so I'm assuming I have to use lead data, correct? Well, for the life of me I cannot find 185gr lead data for .40 S&W. What do I do?

March 15, 2008, 01:55 AM	#2
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	Here's some data from my Lee Modern Reloading 2nd edition book: 40 S&W 185 Grain Lead Bullet Accurate #7 Start 7.4gr vel 900 Max 8.2gr vel 990 35000psi OAL 1.120 Accurate #5 Start 5.4gr vel 886 Max 6.0gr vel 975 35000psi OAL 1.120 Accurate #9 Start 8.7gr vel 869 Max 9.7gr vel 956 33500psi OAL 1.120 Accurate #2 Start 4.6gr vel 856 Max 5.1gr vel 942 33000psi OAL 1.120 These are the only loads specifically listed for the 185gr lead bullet. Hope this helps!

March 15, 2008, 08:42 AM	#3
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	Thanks! Of those powders listed, which is the cleanest burning?

March 16, 2008, 02:01 AM	#4
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	I've only used #7 myself, in fact I use it in the .40SW with good results. Seems plenty clean to me.

March 16, 2008, 08:49 AM	#5
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	Great, thank you! I'll go to the gun shop this morning and pick some up