low light video of .40 S&W

[Paul5388]

My SIL has a new .40 S&W and bought the components, dies & etc. to begin reloading for it. Being curious, I thought it might be good to check for function before we load a bunch of them up. I got my daughter to shoot this video so I could hold the flashlight.

The first shot is a Winchester white box,followed by a 180 gr handload. I used SR 4756 with the Berry's 180 gr plated bullet. Notice the difference in muzzle flash and you'll see another reason I like SR 4756. I think you just need to click on the image to view.

 

[GregG]

I saw the same thing with my .45 ACP's a long time ago. I keep a few cans of 4756 around. It's also very clean burning for me.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Try Power Pistol for the opposite reaction... That stuff would come close to working as a camera flash when used with .40SW...

 

[Skip Sackett]

Paul, What is he shooting them in?

I loaded for a Glock with those components and never had a problem with bulged cases or such.

I chose the powder for two reasons. #1: Pressure. One of the highest velocities with a very low pressure for the cartridge.
#2: Availability. I have a 4lb jug of SR4756 here!

If you have a chance, Longshot is another powder that will work well in unsupported chambers. Pressure is as low, velocity is higher.

Good video too!

 

[Paul5388]

He was using some sort of Glock, since that's what he's using as a duty weapon.

I loaded 6.5 gr of SR 4756, which is slightly less than a maximum load according to Lee. We might get a chance to clock them today, if we don't eat too much!

 

[Skip Sackett]

He was using some sort of Glock, since that's what he's using as a duty weapon.

I loaded 6.5 gr of SR 4756, which is slightly less than a maximum load according to Lee. We might get a chance to clock them today, if we don't eat too much!

I used a load of 6.6gr in my Glock 22. The bullets were Berry's 180gr Plated Hollow Point and they gave me right at 1000fps, just a tad less at chrono distance, 980ish if I remember correctly.