I loaded up some 40 S&W rounds for the first time. The recipe is 155 grn Rainier Flat point, Win small pistol Primer and 7.2 grns of Alliant Power pistol powder. OAL is 1.125 inches. Load is in the middle range of load charge according to the hornady manual. Manual shows 6.2 to 8.6. I shot these loads at the range today and WOW ! Huge Flame from my CZ 75B, friend said it was the size of a basketball, not sure if he is lying or not !
The case mouths look a little distorted but no worse than some factory ammo I have shot. Other than that they are not spit or bulged. Is the flame normal with Alliant Power Pistol ? I am worried that I did something wrong but I dont see any signs of it. Just a little concern since I have never seen this ball of fire with factory ammo.
Thanks in advance,
Nick
The case mouths look a little distorted but no worse than some factory ammo I have shot. Other than that they are not spit or bulged. Is the flame normal with Alliant Power Pistol ? I am worried that I did something wrong but I dont see any signs of it. Just a little concern since I have never seen this ball of fire with factory ammo.
Thanks in advance,
Nick