New to Reloading. 40SW load. Need Help.

[Happypillz]

Hi all

New to reloading. Doing lots of reading, but I am a bit overwhelmed.
I shoot a para 1640 IPSC 180grain bullet.
I need a softer shooting 40 major then I am currently shooting.

What powder recommendations and OAL do you recommend ?

 

[Spawn-Inc]

i can't comment on the powder side of things for 40 cal, but for OAL i can. you simply use the longest OAL that will reliable feed and fit your specific gun. start low and work up your charge.

 

[Chuckbuster]

What powder are you using? I use W231 and SR4756. Of the two, I'd give the former the edge as being a bit more snappy.

 

[Happypillz]

I was recommended Longshot. I have shot these rounds before and they were nice rounds I liked them. I think I will give longshot a try if I can find it.
Apparently it seems shotgun powders seem to be a good choice for the 40sw as velocity goes.

 

[bigedp51]

Go to the Brian Enos forum, major and minor loads are discussed all the time.

Main page
http://www.brianenos.com/

10mm/40 caliber reloading
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=73

Make Right With a “.40 Lite”
http://www.handgunsmag.com/2010/09/24/ammunition_40lite_091806/

Below a good read for any pistol reloader

Topic: How to determine Max OAL for a CZ Pistol
http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=34225.0

And last but not least remember this, Google is your best friend for getting information from all over the internet on the topic you are looking for.

 

[Happypillz]

Well there are some alternatives cause Longshot seems to be unavailable.. Actually all powders are short in supply
231
HS-6
WSF

+Bigedp51

I searched all those forums. Already.. Still very unsure..

Woot after about 50 calls I found Longshot and some HS-6

 

[Chuckbuster]

I was using HS-6 but switched to SR4756 as it gave the same velocity with little less powder and less pressure.