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Offline bigjeepman

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Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« on: March 14, 2009, 08:12:55 AM »
Just looking for favorite powders, bullets (165gr-180gr), etc. I just bought a new semi-auto and needing some input. I'll be paper shooting, camping in bear/lion country, using as CCW on occasion, and using for home defense. I would appreciate any info you might have to share.

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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2009, 09:55:56 AM »
I use Titegroup, because it works for 9mm, 40S&W, and 45 auto.  I use downloaded info from the manufacturer's website.  It seems to be rather clean burning and as accurate as other powders that I've tried.

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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2009, 12:48:43 PM »
I loaded some the other day, I used Bluedot under some 180gr Hornady XTPs.  I am at work and don't have all the info with me.
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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2009, 03:22:47 PM »
I use Bullseye in my range ammo in all the pistol/revolver range loads. Go to the Alliant web site for load information. I load the .40 almost a full grain below max under a 175gr LSWC.
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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2009, 03:28:21 PM »
Thank you for the input. Keep 'em coming guys.

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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2009, 06:29:07 AM »
I plan to load some, if and when dies ever come available again.
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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2009, 07:49:13 AM »
I use Unique and 165gr Hornady XTP and Berry's 165gr HBRN. They both shoot to same POI. I load 6gr for my Witness compact and 6.5gr for a FNP40.
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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2009, 08:42:51 AM »
Thanks again guys ...

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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2009, 08:41:19 PM »
I like to use 5.0 grains of Winchester 231 with a 180 grain lead bullet for USPSA matches.

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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2009, 03:12:57 PM »
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Re: Anyone reload for the 40S&W?
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2009, 02:53:03 AM »
4.0 grains Bullseye under a 180 grain cast bullet