Need help working up accurate loads 40 S&W

[Hardatwork]

I have perched some Rainier LeadSafe Bullets 40 S&W, (400 Diameter) 180 Grain Plated Flat Nose and I would like to know if anyone has used these and if so can you suggest some starting loads for accuracy? I am new to reloading. Thank you guys for all your help.

 

[rcmodel]

You can use any published load data for the starting to mid power loads for Jacketed bullets. Just don't try to go max with plated bullets.

Here are a few good powders to consider.
Titegroup = 4.0
Bullseye = 5.0
700-X = 5.0
Unique = 6.0
Power-Pistol = 6.2


rcmodel

 

[Fly'nBuff]

I have had some good results using the 180g. Rainiers over 4.2 of Tite Group with an OAL of 1.135". I haven't chronoed this load load (Glock 23), so I have no idea about power factor. I made the mistake of over crimping the plated bullets and had some accuracy problems. As soon as I backed of the crimp, the groups tightened right up. Good luck and be safe.

 

[Grandpa Shooter]

The standard I used for power and accuracy back when I was a massive volume reloader was to buy Fiocchi rounds and attempt to equal or better their performance. Gave me something to go on.

 

[Walkalong]

I have had good luck with Universal Clays and AA #5 in the .40, if you happen to have either of those.

 

[Shaner]

I like 6.2gr of Hodgdon HS-6 with 188gr plated bullets from Ranier. I was advised that I should compute loads with plated bullets as if they were lead. With that, I definitely start at the lower end of the spectrum of the starting point of loads.

This is a load for the 40S&W that I use. You didn't state if you wanted that or for the 10mm...

Just my $.01....

 

[Shaner]

Ummmm....sorry. Didn't catch your title...