40 S&W gun powder
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muddocktor
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I haven't tried Silhouette, but I have used Accurate #2 in several different cartridges and it does very well. Specifically, I have used it in 380, 9MM and 38 Special and I seem to remember using it in 44 Mag and 357 Mag for light loads in the distant past. It meters very well out of my Lyman 55 and my Dillon measures and is clean burning.
Off-topic, but important nonetheless, I finally found a brick of SPP from a guy around here for $150. I'm down to around 700 out of my working stash, with only one more brick in strategic reserve 
. One of the few perks of being old is paying that much is bothersome but well within my budget given that a brick will last me almost a year ...
. One of the few perks of being old is paying that much is bothersome but well within my budget given that a brick will last me almost a year ...Dragonwing
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I use WSF (Winchester Super Field) with 165gr jacketed flat point and round nose bullets, in my Glock 22, 40 S&W. It's economical and gives me accurate target loads. Guys at my local shooting range were using it for our fun shoot competition and that is what they were using. It seems to work great in my Glock. I use Win 231 for my 9mm, 45CAP and 44 mag, which I believe works better in lower velocities. Although I've been reloading for 20 years, I still consider myself a novice in regards to all the different powders and their individual characteristics. Like everyone says, these days you use what's available.
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I crimp all of my loads at least in part to help prevent setback. So, my response to your question is yes, absolutely, .40 SW loads should be crimped. That said, there are some possible exceptions. I suppose if you were able to find a powder that filled the case to the point that the load is semi-compressed - then I would say only a light crimp is needed. All of my recent .40 loads have been 'Lite' loads so they're all crimped.
