40s&w

[flip]

I am currently using montana gold jhp (forgot the weight) with 3.4 gr of clays (out of a 5" 1911). I don't like the load because it is really light.
I made the switch to lead to save money and I bought a 4" beretta cougar so I am thinking that I may need multiple loads ( not a big deal because I have two presses). I am looking for plinking loads and maybe ipsc loads for the summer for both pistols.

Current bullets are:
bullet - 155gr lswc
powder - clays, my friend let me try some of his universal clays, or any others you guys recommend it just needs to be clean.
primer - winchester smp
brass - range pick ups

Thanks
flip
also does anybody have stock specs for the 40 and the power factor?

 

[Poohgyrr]

I've been real happy with my .40 Hi Power using Western Nevada 175 gr LSWC's & bulk Win 180 JHPs with AA7. The lead bullets do well for me when I do my part. I worked a bit to find an OAL & powder charge that seems to work for what I do.

A few Glock .40s have proven much pickier about feeding, extracting, & ejecting with some handloads.

I don't remember power factors, but 180 grs at about 950 to 1000 should be major.

 

[flip]

Poohgyrr

Thanks for the quick reply

How many grains of accurate 7 do you use for the 175 lswc?
tony

 

[Black Snowman]

For 40 S&W full power loads my favorite powder is Hodgdon Universal. Best velocity for the pressure in most weights, clean burning, and low flash. What more could you ask for?

I don't have any of my load data handy so I don't want to misquote a load but I think it's worth working up a few with your favorite bullet (I tend to use plated and JHPs). If you don't need maximum thrust per squeeze I've had good luck recently with Tite-Group as well.

 

[Drewcat]

I've been shooting 5.2 grains of Univeral Clays behind 180 gr TMJ for several years for IPSC. Shoot it out of a Glock 35 (2/10 a point from making A class....ARGHHH).