40 S&W 180 HAP load

SIG088 · July 13, 2012, 03:26 PM

Anybody out there explore loading this round with either Power Pistol or Longshot for this bullet?

Lead Express · July 13, 2012, 08:55 PM

No, but it looks similar to the heavy plated projectiles I've been using for IDPA and practice from Powerbond Bullets(40SW 180gn). 6.1gn of PowerPistol is my only load right for it right now, and has lighter recoil that provides very quick follow up shots. I hope this helps.

SIG088 · July 16, 2012, 12:53 PM

Thanks L.E.

I will work the recipe up and try it out.

Lead Express · July 16, 2012, 12:59 PM

It's actually pretty low of a charge as-is, when compared to Alliant's load data at 7.2gn MAX.

My starting load was 6.5gn, but the muzzle flash was pretty excessive. Working down a few tenths of a grain softened it up with a considerable decrease in muzzle flash.

Please make sure you're checking out the numbers first in reloading manuals before you take anyone's word for it. That being said, this load works for me

Edited "a few grains" to a few tenths of a grain. Been a long day.

SIG088 · July 16, 2012, 02:07 PM

My starting load "was" going to be 6.5gr after researching my reload manual for a middle of the road load. Thanks for the input, it's always nice to read from experience.

July 13, 2012, 03:26 PM	#1
SIG088 Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2011 Posts: 11	40 S&W 180 HAP load Anybody out there explore loading this round with either Power Pistol or Longshot for this bullet?

July 13, 2012, 08:55 PM	#2
Lead Express Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 125	No, but it looks similar to the heavy plated projectiles I've been using for IDPA and practice from Powerbond Bullets(40SW 180gn). 6.1gn of PowerPistol is my only load right for it right now, and has lighter recoil that provides very quick follow up shots. I hope this helps. __________________ ”An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.” ~Col. Jeff Cooper

July 16, 2012, 12:59 PM	#4
Lead Express Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 125	It's actually pretty low of a charge as-is, when compared to Alliant's load data at 7.2gn MAX. My starting load was 6.5gn, but the muzzle flash was pretty excessive. Working down a few tenths of a grain softened it up with a considerable decrease in muzzle flash. Please make sure you're checking out the numbers first in reloading manuals before you take anyone's word for it. That being said, this load works for me Edited "a few grains" to a few tenths of a grain. Been a long day. __________________ ”An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.” ~Col. Jeff Cooper Last edited by Lead Express; July 16, 2012 at 06:54 PM.

July 16, 2012, 12:53 PM	#3
SIG088 Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2011 Posts: 11	Thanks L.E. I will work the recipe up and try it out.

July 16, 2012, 02:07 PM	#5
SIG088 Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2011 Posts: 11	My starting load "was" going to be 6.5gr after researching my reload manual for a middle of the road load. Thanks for the input, it's always nice to read from experience.