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Thread: 40 S&W load data
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November 2nd, 2008, 10:17 AM #1
40 S&W load data
I've having a time getting load data for 165 gr Rainier plated HP. I'm using Unique and Bullseye for my 9mm & 45ACP. Does anyone have suggestions?
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November 2nd, 2008, 08:47 PM #2
Re: 40 S&W load data
Lymans#48 shows loads for a 165 gr. TMJ so they should work ok, might want to start at the lower loads first to see what they do.
Unique: starting load 5.4 grs. max load 6.0 grs
Bullseye: starting, 4.8 grs. max 5.4 grs
Power Pistol: starting 6.3 grs. max 7.0 grs
There are others also.Ron USAF Ret E-8 FFL01/SOT3 NRA Benefactor Member
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November 4th, 2008, 05:48 AM #3
Re: 40 S&W load data
I'm maxing at 6.4 gr with a 1.125 oal in Unique. Thanks, I'll check out the Lyman book.
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November 4th, 2008, 10:27 AM #4
Re: 40 S&W load data
The Rainier web page tells you to use the same load as a lead bullet. The plating is very thin. I use the max load in the Lyman book and have not had any trouble.
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November 4th, 2008, 05:03 PM #5
Re: 40 S&W load data
I will have to add one to my library. Thanks for the input.
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November 4th, 2008, 10:49 PM #6
Re: 40 S&W load data
I'm loading 180 grain Rainiers in front of 5.0 grains of Unique with an OAL of 1.130". This is a minimum load and barely duplicates factory velocity.
Just go with a lead load and you'll be fine.
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