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September 12, 2009, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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.40 S&W & Universal Clays
I have several pounds of Universal. I want to reload a pile of .40 S&W brass with a pile of 170 gr cast SWC bullets using the Universal powder for midrange loads. Problem is that I cannot find reload data for CAST bullets using Universal in all of my manuals or on Hodgdons online data base. I found lots of info on jacketed and plated but nothing on cast lead. I know that the load specs for jacketed and plated bullets are significantly different. Also I am aware that sometimes there are REASONS that no load data is available for certain bullets / powders / calibers.
Sadly, Unique is not available anywhere I look (and have looked for many months) Any guidance will be welcome and appreciated. Roger
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September 12, 2009, 08:03 PM | #2 |
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Here's some .40 S&W 170 grain load data using Oregon Trail bullets if it's of help:
Start Load: 170 Semi Wad Cutter Hodgdon Universal 4.6 1,000 FPS Max Load: 170 Semi Wad Cutter Hodgdon Universal 5.0 1,065 FPS
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September 13, 2009, 12:33 AM | #3 |
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Lyman 48 shows load data for 2 cast lead bullets for the 40:
175 grains, OAL 1.125, RNFP bullet Universal: Start 4.8 grains, 832 fps, 15,300 CUP Max 5.5 grains, 1006 fps, 21,900 CUP 175 grains, OAL 1.100, TCN bullet Universal: Start 4.7 grains, 871 fps, 17,400 CUP Max 5.4 grains, 1009 fps, 22,900 CUP Not sure which bullet profile you have, but that should be close enough to work up a decent load. Good luck! |
September 13, 2009, 07:52 AM | #4 |
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Thank you gentlemen. Your assistance is appreciated and the targets will prove it.
Roger
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September 14, 2009, 12:00 PM | #5 |
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Loads using lead generally are lower pressure than jacketed. You should be able to use 180grain jacketed data with 170 grain lead bullets without a problem. Take care, rc
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September 15, 2009, 11:41 PM | #6 |
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I use 5.2gr of universal with a 165gr rainier fp , cci 500 primers for my .40sw
The rainier is closer to cast lead than it is a fmj, in fact rainier says to use cast data for their bullets.
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September 16, 2009, 08:23 PM | #7 |
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I'm also right near 5.1 grns Universal with a 165 grn plated bullet in the 40S&W. They cycle fine & it's my range/plinking load.
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