HELP odd weight 40 S&W bullets

HNSWFTY · August 8, 2006, 04:42 PM

Yeah, I should have looked. Heard that about 27 times so far from the wife. Bought a bulk box of 165 gr JHP's (not plated). None of my books show a load for a 165. I'm loading mostly from the Alliant family, Unique in particular. Short of using a heavier weight load data, does anyone have this info laying around handy? Picked up a LE Rebuilt Glock 22, and I'm ready to take it to the range and wring it out.

cpaspr · August 8, 2006, 06:29 PM

This for 150 gr.
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...22&bulletid=63

and this for 170 gr.
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...22&bulletid=64

I know it's not exactly what you asked for, but it appears you might start by assuming 7.0 as a max, and starting at least 10% less at 6.3 gr. Note - not responsible for anyone's use of this information!

Here's the math I used: 6.7 grains max for the 170 gr, 8.0 grains max for 150 gr.

Split the difference at 7.35 for an assumed 160 grain bullet. Now split the difference again between the 6.7 and the 7.35, and you get 7.025 gr. Round it down to 7.0 gr, then knock 10% off to be safe.

Rimrod · August 8, 2006, 07:38 PM

You didn't mention what brand the bullet was. The Sierra manual lists a 165 gr. JHP. Unique starts at 5.2 grains and max's out at 7.0 grains. OAL 1.125".

cpaspr · August 8, 2006, 09:28 PM

Ya mean my math was actually in line with the books?

Cool!

Sport45 · August 8, 2006, 09:50 PM

Just use the data for 170gr bullets and don't look back.

snuffy · August 12, 2006, 11:07 AM

165's are all I shoot from my glock-22. Either west coast or Berry's plated. I feel it gives me a middle of the road load, between light and heavy bullets for the 40 S&W, Since I onlu use ww-231, I can't help you with unique.

August 8, 2006, 04:42 PM	#1
HNSWFTY Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Location: Six Mile, SC Posts: 56	HELP odd weight 40 S&W bullets Yeah, I should have looked. Heard that about 27 times so far from the wife. Bought a bulk box of 165 gr JHP's (not plated). None of my books show a load for a 165. I'm loading mostly from the Alliant family, Unique in particular. Short of using a heavier weight load data, does anyone have this info laying around handy? Picked up a LE Rebuilt Glock 22, and I'm ready to take it to the range and wring it out.

August 8, 2006, 06:29 PM	#2
cpaspr Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 304	Alliant says This for 150 gr. http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...22&bulletid=63 and this for 170 gr. http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...22&bulletid=64 I know it's not exactly what you asked for, but it appears you might start by assuming 7.0 as a max, and starting at least 10% less at 6.3 gr. Note - not responsible for anyone's use of this information! Here's the math I used: 6.7 grains max for the 170 gr, 8.0 grains max for 150 gr. Split the difference at 7.35 for an assumed 160 grain bullet. Now split the difference again between the 6.7 and the 7.35, and you get 7.025 gr. Round it down to 7.0 gr, then knock 10% off to be safe.

August 8, 2006, 09:28 PM	#4
cpaspr Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 304	Well, I'll be! Ya mean my math was actually in line with the books? Cool!

August 8, 2006, 09:50 PM	#5
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	Just use the data for 170gr bullets and don't look back. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

August 12, 2006, 11:07 AM	#6
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	165's are all I shoot from my glock-22. Either west coast or Berry's plated. I feel it gives me a middle of the road load, between light and heavy bullets for the 40 S&W, Since I onlu use ww-231, I can't help you with unique. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?

August 8, 2006, 07:38 PM	#3
Rimrod Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Behind enemy lines Posts: 1,309	You didn't mention what brand the bullet was. The Sierra manual lists a 165 gr. JHP. Unique starts at 5.2 grains and max's out at 7.0 grains. OAL 1.125".