.40 S&W reloads

[magna19]

Reloading the 40 s&w is why I like it better than 9mm.
The cases and projectiles are bigger and easier to handle than the nine.
I can use a 155-165 coated lswc bullet, scoot them out at 800-1000fps and you arguably have a potentially more lethal pistol cartridge than say a 115gr fmj 9mm with your practice-plinking cartridge which could be handy some day.
Like the nine maybe more so the brass can be gotten for free.
I use 231, hp38, hs6 and clays.

Another thing MW mentioned was shooting 40 out of the Glock 22.
A great thing to note about this is that the g22 and the m&p pistols have such an excellent feed design that that the sky is the limit on bullet choice. I’ve yet to find anything they won’t feed in reloaded 40s&w ammunition.
The 40 isn’t perfect and there are reasons we ran towards it and then away from it just as fast..
But if you’re a reloader you can get a soft minor load or a strong “hunting” load if needed.

Exactly why I went 40 S&W back in the day. First 40 was a G22. I remember when the S&W sigma came out and Academy had thier first sale on them. They had 50 bucks off and 2 extra mags rebate. IIRC the final price was 275 bucks. It ran everything from various HP/FMJ/Lead factory or reloads. So good ive acquired 2 of later version with a little better trigger. All 3 shoot everything ive ran through. Great gun if you can deal with the trigger.

 

[Broncos]

Reloading the 40 s&w is why I like it better than 9mm.
The cases and projectiles are bigger and easier to handle than the nine.
I can use a 155-165 coated lswc bullet, scoot them out at 800-1000fps and you arguably have a potentially more lethal pistol cartridge than say a 115gr fmj 9mm with your practice-plinking cartridge which could be handy some day.
Like the nine maybe more so the brass can be gotten for free.
I use 231, hp38, hs6 and clays.

Accurate #2 works well also

 

[Broncos]

Accurate #2 powder works great and burns clean

 

[TeamTomlyn]

You won’t be disappointed with W231. Blue dot is another one I like. Unique is great if you’re shooting cast bullets.
Just make sure your sizing die gets set up right.They make ammo checkers really cheap that make for a good quality control check. Only trust published data and your own results. Have fun and shoot more!!!

 

[Jim Draper]

I'm getting ready to reload some .40 S&W for my Glock 22 I will be using 165 gr. FMJ and not sure what power works best. I would like to use WIN 231, HP38 or WSP any sugestions for a good starting load, and Max load. I will be using them for plinking, and IDPA style shooting. Any help?? Thanks.

I myself like the HP38 but of course, that's if I can get it. It is consistent with your shot grouping but is good for just plinking also.

 

[panayoti]

I always stay toward the min loads. Glocks have a sloppy chamber and brass. After you resize your brass you will see. I bought a lee bulge remover die. I also bought an aftermarket barrel. It functions well.

 

[dennishoddy]

Shot major in .40 with 180's using WST powder in USPSA Comps. Don't remember the charge and I'm away from my data. I'd rather shoot it than 9mm just because I can.