.40 S&W, lead/universal clays

[raks]

Anyone load lead bullets with Universal Clays? I've got lots of loads for Titegroup but I wanted to experiment with different (and hopefully less smoky) powders.

I'm loading 180gr and wanted to see if anyone else had experience.

 

[drücker]

40 S&W load

Hi Raks

I am using Hodgdon HP-38, 5.2gr with a 180gr lead bullet
primer federal and is very accurate.

 

[agilent_one]

I've shot a lot of Titegroup in .40 and haven't found it "smoky" in the slightest. Frankly, I cant see universal clays being any less "smoky."

Let us know how it turns out.

 

[RePete]

A lot of the smoke comes from the lead bullet, go plated.

RePete.

 

[PrairieMedic]

I use 180 RNFP's jacketed from Marstar in front of Alliant's Unique. I used to
use universal, but found the magic load with Unique.

--PM

 

[762nato]

Smoke comes from the wax based lube on the bullet. Plated is the way to eliminate that.

Andy

 

[lcq]

+1 the smoke comes from the bullet lube.

Brian

 

[motoman]

Hey guys could you give me some load info for the tight group i just bought 2 pounds of it and i called the company and they said that they do not print info for lead bullets with tight group in .40cal lead because of pressure spikes. now im left with lots of podwer and 200 grain lead bullets thanks

 

[Dan-O-Mite]

Hi Raks,
I have been using that exact combination. I am using 5.0 grains of Universal and 180 grain Plains Ammuntion. This gives me about 175-180 power factor through my CZ Tactical Sport. However, this is also quite smokey and I am in the process of trying other powders. Hope this helps. I also hope to see you at the next IPSC match.

 

[raks]

Hi Raks,
I have been using that exact combination. I am using 5.0 grains of Universal and 180 grain Plains Ammuntion... Hope this helps. I also hope to see you at the next IPSC match.

I thought all you hotshots used Titegroup! What OAL do you load to? I'm at 4.5 grains and my primers are cratering.

See you on Sunday