Advice 0n IPSC .40 load?

p3ordie · September 15, 2002, 12:37 PM

Hello,
Looking for a place to start on a reload for .40 S&W. With so many powders and bullets out there its a little difficult to find a place to start. I will be using a Springfield custom loaded .40S&W (limited 10). I'm looking for something with good accuracy, low recoil and make the major P.F. Any help would be greatly appreceiated, Thanks.

p3ordie

Jeeper · September 15, 2002, 12:53 PM

NOT to point you somewher eelse but I think the best forum for IPSC is at www.brianenos.com There is a ton of load data there you can try

As for what I would suggest is using 180gr with N320. MAke sure that you can make major and you will be set.

dfm · September 15, 2002, 01:06 PM

Best I've found is 180 grn. bullet over a charge of 5.0 grns. WST. For a minor load drop charge weight to 3.8 grns. About as good as it gets for economy, accuracy, cleanliness, and recoil while still maintaining major PF.

dfm

p3ordie · September 15, 2002, 01:34 PM

Thanks for the link and tips, that will get me started.

p3ordie

WESHOOT2 · September 15, 2002, 01:49 PM

CCI500, OAL minimum 1.130" (this will be based on your specific gun), Rainier 180g TCJ-FP, 6.0g Alliant Power Pistol.

Tested, proven.

Hemphill · September 16, 2002, 05:15 PM

p3ordie, the standard load in this part of the US is either zero or montana gold 180gr JHP, loaded long at about 1.180-1.200" OAL with about 5.0gr of VVN320 and a small rifle primer. It is the most consistant load I have found. As an example, everywhere I shot this summer my loads chronoed out between 168 and 170PF.

grunewaj · September 20, 2002, 09:50 PM

One place nobody mentioned yet is here:

http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/ipscload.htm

click on the 40 S&W Loads list link. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader. He has hundreds of loads there.

Enjoy,

Jim

September 15, 2002, 12:37 PM	#1
p3ordie Member Join Date: November 18, 2001 Location: SE WI Posts: 49	Advice 0n IPSC .40 load? Hello, Looking for a place to start on a reload for .40 S&W. With so many powders and bullets out there its a little difficult to find a place to start. I will be using a Springfield custom loaded .40S&W (limited 10). I'm looking for something with good accuracy, low recoil and make the major P.F. Any help would be greatly appreceiated, Thanks. p3ordie

September 15, 2002, 01:49 PM	#5
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	OR CCI500, OAL minimum 1.130" (this will be based on your specific gun), Rainier 180g TCJ-FP, 6.0g Alliant Power Pistol. Tested, proven.

September 15, 2002, 12:53 PM	#2
Jeeper Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2001 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 776	NOT to point you somewher eelse but I think the best forum for IPSC is at www.brianenos.com There is a ton of load data there you can try As for what I would suggest is using 180gr with N320. MAke sure that you can make major and you will be set.

September 15, 2002, 01:06 PM	#3
dfm Member Join Date: May 19, 2002 Posts: 99	Best I've found is 180 grn. bullet over a charge of 5.0 grns. WST. For a minor load drop charge weight to 3.8 grns. About as good as it gets for economy, accuracy, cleanliness, and recoil while still maintaining major PF. dfm

September 15, 2002, 01:34 PM	#4
p3ordie Member Join Date: November 18, 2001 Location: SE WI Posts: 49	Thanks for the link and tips, that will get me started. p3ordie

September 16, 2002, 05:15 PM	#6
Hemphill Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 1999 Location: Reno, NV, USA Posts: 116	p3ordie, the standard load in this part of the US is either zero or montana gold 180gr JHP, loaded long at about 1.180-1.200" OAL with about 5.0gr of VVN320 and a small rifle primer. It is the most consistant load I have found. As an example, everywhere I shot this summer my loads chronoed out between 168 and 170PF.

September 20, 2002, 09:50 PM	#7
grunewaj Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 133	One place nobody mentioned yet is here: http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/ipscload.htm click on the 40 S&W Loads list link. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader. He has hundreds of loads there. Enjoy, Jim