I loaded up 30 rounds with 3.7 gr of 700x using a Lee .5cc dipper. (180 gr .401 coated Summit City) Will they cycle in the S&W? I'm gonna say...barely?
And 50 more with 4.2 hr 700x using a modified dipper.
All are 1.145 - 1.150 OAL. Just a little over listed max.
I may load some more with HP38 and the Lee Drum before trying them out next range visit.
I won't use fired nickel cases in .40 again. I've found a few cracked ones, and had a few crack, even when trying to work the case as little as possible. These are gonna be left on the ground.
I'll make a small effort to pick up my own fired cases when firing my factory ammo, which are Federal and PMC.