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March 14, 2008, 10:46 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Thanks! Of those powders listed, which is the cleanest burning?
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March 16, 2008, 02:01 AM | #4 |
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I've only used #7 myself, in fact I use it in the .40SW with good results. Seems plenty clean to me.
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March 16, 2008, 08:49 AM | #5 |
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Great, thank you! I'll go to the gun shop this morning and pick some up
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