Awesome 40 S&W load....180 grain XTP

[Redneck with a 40]

I think I just found a kick a** load with the Hornady XTP 180 grain. 6.3 grains of Unique gave me between 950-980 fps out of my 3.25" Taurus Millenium Pro. Thats a good, strong load. I figure my 4" XD-40 will push these at about 1050 fps, I'll find out next week when I chrono them out of the XD.

I've been a big fan of the 155's for awhile now, but now I'm rethinking that. I chrono'd my factory Winchester Ranger 155's out of the Mil-Pro at 1030-1050 fps. I'm thinking a 180 grain at 950+ would be a better performer, given the weight and mass advantage.

Sometimes I carry my Mil-Pro when I'm out hiking the backcountry (Colorado), because my 357 is just alot heavier and bulkier. These 180 grain XTP's are what I'll be carrying.

 

[Shoney]

If you are interested in an accurate low flash 180gr load at a velocity of 1100+fps, check out VihtaVuori powders.

 

[jeepmor]

If you are interested in an accurate low flash 180gr load at a velocity of 1100+fps, check out VihtaVuori powders.

Is that out of short barreled pistols as mentioned Shoney? I have a S&W CS40 auto that I'll have to give some of these loads a try in. Thanks for sharing Redneck.

 

[Walkalong]

VihtaVuori overstates their velocities in my experience with their powders, but maybe you can get that in the .40 with their stuff. 3N37 or N350.

I would try Silhouette, True Blue or AA#9 if I was looking for max velocities in the .40 with 180 Gr. Bullets.

 

[kidcoltoutlaw]

Thats the same load I'm using very low flash for night shooting. The recoil is low enough for fast double taps. I get 1060 with my P226. I can get 1150 with Longshot but the recoil is more and the flash is more. I think the 6.3 Unique is a good balance of power recoil and flash,

Thanks,Keith

 

[Silverback32]

Red - What seating depth are you using with the "unique" combo? Thanks

 

[Silverback32]

Bump

 

[kidcoltoutlaw]

My COL is 1.135 if anybody cares.