[XD-40 Shooter]

I just ordered 100 of these, along with a bunch of other stuff from midwayusa, federal tax refund.:D I have Winchester 296 and Accurate #9 on hand, which of these gives the better load, as far as accuracy and velocity, from a 4" barrel? I know I need magnum primers with 296, but how about #9?

I've loaded a bunch of 158's with 296 and it has been excellent. I've yet to load any 357 rounds with #9.

[jibjab]

I have very good results with 13.2-13.5grs of AA#9 under Hornady 158gr XTPs with either Fed 100 or GM-100 or WSP, in my Colt Trooper .357 4" or my Ruger Security Six 2.75".

[ArchAngelCD]

I've loaded Hornady 180gr XTP bullets with W296 and they were accurate out to over 100 yards in my Carbine. I tried them in my 4" M686 but they were a little stout and I didn't want to stress my revolver. I also loaded them with Lil'Gun. With a 170gr and 180gr bullet you get a little extra velocity with less pressure than with W296. I seriously suggest you try Lil'Gun for those heavy bullets. When I shot them in my M686 the recoil was noticeably less than with W296. I still use W296/H110 for 158gr & lighter bullets.

Sorry, I haven't used AA#9 either so I can't comment on it.

[jibjab]

Ahgeese, 180gr XTPs :o I load 12.2-12.5gr of AA#9 with standard small primers.

[kludge]

HDY 180 XTP

Start -gr- -vel- Max. --gr-- -vel- --PSI-- -OAL-
No. 9 11.7 1139 No. 9 13.0 1293 43000 1.575"

source: www.accuratepowder.com