Good accuracy 40 load with lead bullets?

pitmanr2003 · April 8, 2010, 02:19 AM

I am using 180 gn missouri lead bullets with win wst. Im trying to find some good combo with lead bullets to get good accuracy. If anyone can tell me a good load and what weight bullet and powder and so on.

kraigwy · April 8, 2010, 09:01 AM

I got a Sigma 40VE, simply because I didnt have a 40 cal. Being its just a plinking gun I went to cast bullets (actually cast bullets is pretty much all I shoot in pistols).

Like I said I just wanted something for plinking, so I ordered a lee 175 grn mold and powered it with 5.4 grns of Unique. I used Magteck SPM primers. I choose that primer because I have about 3000 and they wont work in my revolvers.

Anyway that load shooters pretty dern good, good accuracy and functions will in my Sigma.

Travis Two · April 8, 2010, 07:41 PM

www.pennbullets.com .40 cal 165 gr Truncated Cone Bullets with HS6 powder.
Superb combo.

pitmanr2003 · April 9, 2010, 12:31 AM

so do you all think i should go lighter than a 180 gn bullet. My setup right now is for idpa and plinking. Its a mouse fart load. lol. 3.8gn win wst. i just dont know how accurate it will be yet with it moving that slow and heavy bullet.

Travis Two · April 9, 2010, 07:08 AM

I shot a lot of different weight .40s in my quest for the best. The 180s and 155s were good but the 165s were hands down the best I ever shot.

pitmanr2003 · April 9, 2010, 07:24 AM

That's what I was thinking was 165 when I buy next batch. I'm using win wst now but wandering if i should try something diff to go faster or is slower ok for accuracy

Travis Two · April 9, 2010, 11:44 AM

I'd try the WST first with the 165s before moving on to another powder.

April 8, 2010, 02:19 AM	#1
pitmanr2003 Junior Member Join Date: April 8, 2010 Posts: 9	Good accuracy 40 load with lead bullets? I am using 180 gn missouri lead bullets with win wst. Im trying to find some good combo with lead bullets to get good accuracy. If anyone can tell me a good load and what weight bullet and powder and so on.

April 8, 2010, 09:01 AM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I got a Sigma 40VE, simply because I didnt have a 40 cal. Being its just a plinking gun I went to cast bullets (actually cast bullets is pretty much all I shoot in pistols). Like I said I just wanted something for plinking, so I ordered a lee 175 grn mold and powered it with 5.4 grns of Unique. I used Magteck SPM primers. I choose that primer because I have about 3000 and they wont work in my revolvers. Anyway that load shooters pretty dern good, good accuracy and functions will in my Sigma. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

April 8, 2010, 07:41 PM	#3
Travis Two Member Join Date: September 27, 2006 Posts: 63	www.pennbullets.com .40 cal 165 gr Truncated Cone Bullets with HS6 powder. Superb combo.

April 9, 2010, 12:31 AM	#4
pitmanr2003 Junior Member Join Date: April 8, 2010 Posts: 9	so do you all think i should go lighter than a 180 gn bullet. My setup right now is for idpa and plinking. Its a mouse fart load. lol. 3.8gn win wst. i just dont know how accurate it will be yet with it moving that slow and heavy bullet.

April 9, 2010, 07:08 AM	#5
Travis Two Member Join Date: September 27, 2006 Posts: 63	I shot a lot of different weight .40s in my quest for the best. The 180s and 155s were good but the 165s were hands down the best I ever shot.

April 9, 2010, 07:24 AM	#6
pitmanr2003 Junior Member Join Date: April 8, 2010 Posts: 9	That's what I was thinking was 165 when I buy next batch. I'm using win wst now but wandering if i should try something diff to go faster or is slower ok for accuracy

April 9, 2010, 11:44 AM	#7
Travis Two Member Join Date: September 27, 2006 Posts: 63	I'd try the WST first with the 165s before moving on to another powder.