JIMMAC
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Where can I find loads for 180 gr. lead bullets using SR4756?
40 CAL LOADS
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m657
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I couldn't find any on Hodgdon.com; had to email someone there who responded. I was using another powder. They told me the cast 40s can be touchy for overloads.
I don't care for the round myself, although lots of people love it.
I don't care for the round myself, although lots of people love it.
TSQUARED
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Hodgdon has studiously avoided furnishing any data for lead bullets in 40 S&W.
I checked an IMR 2000 guide and it also did not have any data for lead bullets.
I checked an IMR 2000 guide and it also did not have any data for lead bullets.
handgunner356
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I use Universal Clays with my 155-175 LSWCs', it's not quite as fast as 4756 but works well in my guns. 4.8-5.2grs works good with the 175 and 5.2-5.6grs in 155s'.
dwhite53
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You might try the reloading 40 caliber forum over at:
Brian Enos - Competition Shooting Books, Slide-Glide, DVDs & Reloading
Lots of .40 S&W load data.
I shoot lots of 180 grain cast lead bullets in 40 and haven't had a problem. I usually load Clays or Universal.
All the Best,
D. White
Brian Enos - Competition Shooting Books, Slide-Glide, DVDs & Reloading
Lots of .40 S&W load data.
I shoot lots of 180 grain cast lead bullets in 40 and haven't had a problem. I usually load Clays or Universal.
All the Best,
D. White
Skip Sackett
US Veteran
Lead bullets in the 40S&W can be a bad thing. It depends on the firearm and the knowledge of the handloader. Personally, I have had a KB in the 40S&W using Clays powder and 180gr LTC, so, that "ain't" gonna happen again!
I use SR4756 for all of my 40S&W loads now. No lead at this time but I do use the 180gr weight of bullet. I use a maximum load and in my G22 I get right at 1000fps.
I searched in a couple of older Hodgdon manuals and they only list loads for WST and WSF.
If it were me, and you're not, I would reduce the load by 1gr, make the OAL the same, use a firm taper crimp, load about 20 and get the chronograph out, along with a target.
That's just me though, you do as you feel is safe!
I use SR4756 for all of my 40S&W loads now. No lead at this time but I do use the 180gr weight of bullet. I use a maximum load and in my G22 I get right at 1000fps.
I searched in a couple of older Hodgdon manuals and they only list loads for WST and WSF.
If it were me, and you're not, I would reduce the load by 1gr, make the OAL the same, use a firm taper crimp, load about 20 and get the chronograph out, along with a target.
That's just me though, you do as you feel is safe!
fredj338
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There is no reason for this really. Lead bullets run fine in most 40s, Glocks & current USP being an exception. Lead is all I shoot out of my 4006, runs great. I prefer medium burners like Unqiue & WSF, even Lognshot. THe problem I think is guys using uberfast powders, like Clays & TG in the 40 regardless of bullet style. I won't laod anymore Clays or TG after trying 1# each. The small volumn of TG makes it suspect & the extremely narrow load range of Clays, only suitable for very low vel target loads. A better powder for the 45acp than high pressur e40s IMO.
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