[kludge]

I'm in need of a load for the following components:

165gr FMJ Winchester bullets
Winchester SP primers
Universal powder

[Walkalong]

Hodgdon Powder Data. (http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp)

I really like Universal Clays in the .40 with jacketed bullets. My Witness Elite match loves Zero JHP's and Universal Clays, but my load is over max by Hodgdon data. It is not by Speer #13 data.

[kludge]

I've seen the Hodgdon data, I was just trying to get a second opinion. The 165gr data, seems out of order with the 155, 170, and 180 grain data.

[Walkalong]

When I get home I can post the data from Speer #13.

I am shooting 6.1 Grs of Universal Clays with a WSP primer and a Zero 165 Gr JHP@ 1.135 O.A.L. It shoots great in my gun and a couple of others.

It gave 1036 Avg FPS from a 3" XD at 80+ degrees in June 06

It gave 1132 Avg FPS from a 5" WEM at 70 degrees in Jan 07


THIS LOAD IS OVER HODGDON'S MAX!! :eek:

I repeat...

THIS LOAD IS OVER HODGDON'S MAX!! :eek:

But I like it. ;)

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

[Walkalong]

Speer #13 - .40 S&W Data - 165 Gr bullet - 1.135 O.A.L. - 4" Barrel

N350 - 6.7 to 7.5 - 989 to 1106

HS-7 - 9.0 to 9.8 - 1008 to 1085

WSF - 6.2 to 6.8 - 1007 to 1082

Power Pistol - 7.0 to 7.8 - 978 to 1081

Universal - 5.7 to 6.2 - 999 to 1074

AA #5 - 7.6 to 8.5 - 916 to 1067

Left out six powders - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Typos etc. etc.

[kennedy]

my witness silver team likes 5.7gr of universal, with 165gr rainier plated bullets

[socaldan]

Someone I know who shoots I.P.S.C. turned me on to this.
180gr lead flat point.(i use plated)
WIN. W.S.P.primer
8.0gr ACCURATE #7
seat at 1.130"
....DJP LIKE...!!!

[DWARREN123]

For a good FPS to chamber pressure check out Longshot. I use 7.3 to 7.5gr with Rainier 165gr plated hollow points. I have used the same (7.3gr load) with FMJ bullets and gotten good accuracy. I believe Longshot is one of the best 40 S&W powders.

[kludge]

Universal - 5.7 to 6.2 - 999 to 1074


That's more like it! Thanks.

[Bush Pilot]

I use 4.4 grs of Titegroup with a 165 FMJ bullet for my plinking load, very pleasant to shoot.