40 S&W gun powder

[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?

 

[Faulkner]

Titegroup. It's not case sensitive and has minimal muzzle flash.

 

[Johnnu2]

Well, I'm glad we cleared that up.

 

[tominboise]

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

You should consult a reloading manual or Hodgdon's reloading data center to determine safe powder charge weights for what you are doing.

 

[joeraf]

Thank you. My manuals suggest starting with a load about 10 % below the maximum load. The maximum load of Longshot being 7.5 grains. Ten % less would be 6.75 grains. It actually suggests starting with 6.3 grains with a 180 grain bullet. Does this seem right?

 

[joeraf]

I get more suggestions for titegroup for the 380.

 

[joeraf]

I'm sure there are many good powders to work either the 40 or the 380. I guess working with them to find the performance I like the best at the target.

 

[joeraf]

I guess accuracy and safety is the final judge.

 

[tominboise]

Thank you. My manuals suggest starting with a load about 10 % below the maximum load. The maximum load of Longshot being 7.5 grains. Ten % less would be 6.75 grains. It actually suggests starting with 6.3 grains with a 180 grain bullet. Does this seem right?

That matches with the Hodgdon web site. I would typically start, if I was working up loads, at 6.5 gr and work up to maybe 7.3 gr.

 

[joeraf]

Does anyone have an idea when small primers will be available?

 

[Rosco Shooter]

I've had good luck with Sport Pistol. It gives consistent ballistics, and meters wonderfully.