.40 ammo question

[crem1n0le]

what is the best 180gr for a .40. price is not an issue im willing to pay extra for reliability.i carry golden sabres right now but i recently seen tests on them that made them look like there unable to hold on to the jacket

 

[OKFC05]

FWIW, tests on .40 S&W ammo by the OHP rated Speer Gold Dot 180gr first and Golden Sabre 180gr second. Their criteria including shooting through windshields, which probably accounts for the 180gr preference.

 

[Beancounter81]

I prefer Federal HST's in 180 grain but would not be uncomfortable with either Winchester Ranger T's or Speer Gold Dots.

 

[40cal]

Winchester PDX1 180gr.

Bonded JHP 180 gr. Winchester PDX1 for .40cal

 

[crem1n0le]

thanks for the advise everyone but while were on the subject what is everyones pick for there least favorite?

 

[147_Grain]

Least favorite SD loads in 40 cal are:

* All frangible loads.
* 155-gr. due to lack of penetration. All copper HP from Barnes is OK for a lightweight bullet.
* 165-gr. unbonded and non +P due to less than ideal penetration. Bonded midweights are OK at +P velocities.

 

[zainyD]

I've carried both the Federal 180grn HST and the Winchester Ranger T 180grn with confidence when my department carried the .40S&W.

 

[147_Grain]

+1, as my two favorite 40 Cal. loads are:


Winchester Ranger T: LE Only
** 180-gr. HP (RA40T) @ 990 fps


Federal HST: LE Only
** 180-gr. HST HP (P40HST1)

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