Opinion on this load?

MDS · January 14, 2011, 12:43 AM

I'm not asking for others load data. Just an opinon. I used Hodgdon's data for .40 S&W 180gr JHP Ecept Hodgdon's oal is 1.125 Mine feed better at 1.130 Data is 4.1 to 5.0 grns of Win 231. I like the trial rounds at 4.6grns. Anyone shoot a simular load? Any thoughts?

amamnn · January 14, 2011, 12:51 AM

I'm sure you know that published COAL is not a commandment. I know a lot of folks who like W231 and the other fast powders in various calibers, the .40SW included. My personal preference is for a bit slower powder like HS-6 or N-340 that gives me a better load density, less flash and cleaner burning at the pressures I load. A higher load density helps reduce the chance of a double charge, too.

MDS · January 14, 2011, 01:02 AM

Yeah I know it's not gospel. I'm also longer oal,which gives me breathing room. I recieved 8 lbs of 231 for my birthday. I use a lot of Unique, it's good for not overcharging too.

January 14, 2011, 12:43 AM	#1
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	Opinion on this load? I'm not asking for others load data. Just an opinon. I used Hodgdon's data for .40 S&W 180gr JHP Ecept Hodgdon's oal is 1.125 Mine feed better at 1.130 Data is 4.1 to 5.0 grns of Win 231. I like the trial rounds at 4.6grns. Anyone shoot a simular load? Any thoughts?

January 14, 2011, 12:51 AM	#2
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	I'm sure you know that published COAL is not a commandment. I know a lot of folks who like W231 and the other fast powders in various calibers, the .40SW included. My personal preference is for a bit slower powder like HS-6 or N-340 that gives me a better load density, less flash and cleaner burning at the pressures I load. A higher load density helps reduce the chance of a double charge, too. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

January 14, 2011, 01:02 AM	#3
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	Yeah I know it's not gospel. I'm also longer oal,which gives me breathing room. I recieved 8 lbs of 231 for my birthday. I use a lot of Unique, it's good for not overcharging too.