40 S&W gun powder

[joeraf]

What is the the best powder for the 40 S&W with a 155 grain hp?

 

[Erocksmash]

Power pistol!!!!!!!!!!

 

[biku324]

Longshot is my favorite, with Unique second. I use 180 grain bullets exclusively.

 

[joeraf]

I have an M&P shield M2. Do you use a flat or hollow point?

 

[biku324]

I use Remington 180 grain FMJ flat point almost exclusively.

 

[growr]

check the Hogdon site

 

[IRISHPMR2]

Hogdon HP-38 works very well

 

[sparkyvega]

Universal, HP38/W231, maybe even Longshot.

 

[serger]

What is the the best powder for the 40 S&W with a 155 grain hp?

The best powder (right now) is what you have.

Having said that, I vote for Power Pistol.

 

[Classic29]

I like Unique. I use bullets in the 170-180gr range though.

 

[cowboy4evr]

BE-86 worked well for me . It's a powder that's a bit slower in burn than Unique , but faster than power pistol . It metered well , accuracy was on par and it shot clean , for those interested . I used it more than any others , when reloading the 40 S&W . If it was still available , SR-4756 would of been my first choice . Regards Paul

 

[NJM15]

I use ----

Power pistol for all my handgun loads , mainly because I have about 6 lbs and am trying to stretch other powders out because of the virus.

 

[yeti]

For 155gr I'd use Sport Pistol or Bullseye.

 

[gwpercle]

What powders do you have on hand ... Or
What powders can you beg , borrow or steal ... Or
What powders can you buy ...

It's not what is the "Best" powder ...the question is what can you get.
Lots of powders will work ... my short list :
Viht N-340
Auto Comp
Power Pistol
Silhouette
IMR 800X
Longshot
SR 4756
HS-6
AA No. 5
Blue Dot
AA No. 7
There are others but these are top w/ 155 gr. JHP
Cast lead / coated and plated bullets offer the use of several more faster powders like 700X , Bullseye , Red Dot , Zip , AA No.2 , HP-38 , Unique , Universal ... You said HP so I am assuming Jacketed HP ..
Those Pesky Details matter in handloading ... Load Safe

Good Luck
Gary

 

[joeraf]

I also have shield in 380. Any help there. Thank you all.

 

[cowboy4evr]

I have reloaded for a few semi auto's , 380 , 9mm , 357sig , 40 S&W , 45 acp . I used a different powder for each caliber . One day I decided I was through using so many different powders . I decided on Shooters World " Auto Pistol " powder for all . So far I am pleased enough that I have bought several more lbs of it . Regards Paul

 

[OKFC05]

I also have shield in 380. Any help there. Thank you all.

I just loaded .380, 100gr Hornady with Titegroup. See Hodgdon web site for data.

 

[joeraf]

Heavier bullet, less snappy recoil in 40 S&W?

 

[MP-5]

Power pistol +1
Blue dot ��
Unique
All three are excellent!

 

[gwpercle]

I also have shield in 380. Any help there. Thank you all.

Bullet weight , jacketed , plated , coated lead , cast lead ?
Again those pesky details ... but in reloading , they matter .
Gary

 

[joeraf]

Heavier bullet in 40 S&W less recoil ?

 

[joeraf]

I should have written —would you experience more push, less snap?

 

[ProCarryNAustin]

For me, given the same approximate muzzle energy rounds with heavier bullets have a slower recoil impulse. Less sharp and more of a push sums it up.

 

[joeraf]

An excellent reason for choosing a heavier bullet for the 40. Thank you.

 

[joeraf]

What powder charge do you use with the 180 grain bullet?

 

[joeraf]

The last question was for biku 324. Thanks.

 

[oysterer]

HS-6 w a mag primer

 

[toc1]

CFE Pistol

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[Nevada Ed]

Heavier bullet, less snappy recoil in 40 S&W?

Depends on the burn rate of the powder.

If you have it use Bullseye or your fastest powder and then your slowest powder in maximum loads.

Some people can feel the difference in the type of recoil form the two powders............
however I use the powder that gives me the best accuracy, be it fast or slow.

Have fun.

 

[joeraf]

How many grains of Longshot should be used with a 180 grai FN
bullet in a 40 S&W Shield?