October 22, 2008, 08:16 PM | #1 |
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Favorite .40 Bullets
Just started shooting this caliber. What is your favorite target/practice bullet and SD bullet? Personal advice, forum search, and loading manuals have me convinced to load Power Pistol.
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October 23, 2008, 12:02 AM | #2 |
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I like the Magnus 165gr and 180gr JHP's, also the Rainier 165gr and 180gr Plated Hollow Points.
The Magnus 180gr JHP has become my favorite all around bullet. I get them from MidSouth Shooters Supply.
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October 23, 2008, 12:25 AM | #3 |
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I load 165gr. Gold Dots over 7.0 of Power Pistol
Feeds like Butter in my G-23 and is accurate
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October 23, 2008, 12:34 AM | #4 |
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Whatever is cheapest.
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October 23, 2008, 09:54 AM | #5 |
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Rainier
I use a Rainier 155 grain plated flat nose bullet over 5.0 grains of Universal Clays. Cost was a major factor here. I got 3000 of the Rainiers from Midway for under 300 bucks, with free shipping. I have tried them with 5.0 grains of Universal, as well as 5.5 grains, and 6.0 grains. The 5.0 and 5.5 grain loads were fine, but I think the 6 grain loads may have been splitting the plating, because I would get an occasional flyer that didn't even hit the paper at 7 yards. I am not a fantastic shot, but at 7 yards I can stay inside of 3 inches with my Sigma 40, with good loads. I have settled on the 5.0 grain load. It is pretty tame, but still feels good, and cycles the action well.
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October 23, 2008, 11:19 AM | #6 |
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My favorite is from www.pennbullets.com The 165 gr truncated cone bullet is superb as it duplicates my carry load with HS-6 powder.
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October 23, 2008, 12:06 PM | #7 | |
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3.5 grains Titegroup 3.3 grains Clays 3.9 grains WST 4.1 grains N-320 4.5 grains Universal All grouped exceptably well with the edge to N-320. The TG load is my "pick of the litter" for all around range use but if the smell don't bother you, WST is nice. If you choose to use Power Pistol, 4.5 grains under a 180 grainer should cycle the gun and run just over 700 FPS. You can find a few ".40 Lite" loads, HERE. As far as a defense bullet goes, I prefer to use factory Winchester Rangers or Federal HST.
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October 23, 2008, 09:57 PM | #9 |
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165 grain Ranier, I can get 2000 of'em for $205 with free shipping from midwayusa. I load either 7 grains of Longshot, or 6 grains of Unique, both are excellent, soft shooting, accurate loads. Longshot burns cleaner, no doubt about that, but I still like Unique.
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October 24, 2008, 05:33 AM | #10 |
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For target/practice the 180 grain TC .40 hard cast lead from
www.mastercastbullets.com get's my vote, his 155 gr SWC are great also! SN |
October 25, 2008, 05:56 PM | #11 |
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after a few trillion (yes, I know that's a big number)
Might I suggest:
Rainier 180g TCJ-FP OAL 1.130"+/-.005" 6.0g Power Pistol sized case finish w/LEE Carbide Factory Crimp Die (can go to 5.2g for reduced-recoil load; 5.4g for a bit more oomph, and 6.0g makes Major from most barrel lengths)
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October 27, 2008, 07:41 PM | #12 |
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Thanks to all. I load hard cast in .45 Colt, and it looks like the ticket for .40 S&W. And about the only way I will save much over Wally World. Got Winchester white box for 31 cents each here in boxes of 100.
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October 27, 2008, 08:38 PM | #13 |
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I like the 175 LSWC with Win 231
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November 4, 2008, 10:52 PM | #14 |
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40 sw ammo
I'm in lower alabama unfortunately. I just found Blazer brass 180gr fmj at my walmart for $12 box of 50. Thats the best deal i've found locally and online. I'm waiting for "santa" to bring me my new loadmaster in 380 & 40.
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