40 cal reloading info

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I have looked in all my reloading books and can not find a load for 40 cal LFP, 180 gr bullet. Any help where else to look? I am wanting a light loat for target practic...
 
+1 to Unique and 180gr bullets (hard cast lead or FMJ) in .40S&W although my Lee Auto Disk throws 5.2 gr :)

According to my old Lyman manual should be in the 25000 psi range so well below the max. They listed 5.8 gr as the max if I remember right.

Its not that light, I've mixed it in the mag with various factory ammo and its not that easy to tell which is which when shooting.

I find the "new" Unique is very clean in higher pressure rounds like the 9mm and .40S&W, still on the dirty side in .45ACP but the dirt is "sooty" and comes off easily. One powder for all may handguns greatly simplifies inventory.

--wally.
 
Go with the starting load for and lead bullet and drop down 5 to 10%. Only do 10 and make sure they operate the firearm then load up for accuracy.
 
Thanks for the replys, I hope I get some for different powder for the 180 gr FP. ie titgroup, vihetovour N320, clays, I don't think Bullseye is really good for the 40 cal sence it is 40% nitro.....
 
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