40 S&W loads - The Firearms Forum

murphy's law · 12-09-2011, 03:20 PM

Anyone have any experience/loads for 165gr FMJ bullet with Titegroup? I have other powders but interested in the TG. Thanks

steve4102 · 12-09-2011, 04:50 PM

IMO, TG is is about the worst powder one can use in the 40 S&W. It is super fast, burns very hot, has a very narrow safety window and has blown up more pistols than any other powder. Pick something a bit slower that will keep both you and your pistol in tact.

JLA · 12-09-2011, 04:51 PM

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

I only ever used bluedot in the .40s the short time I loaded for it. It wasnt a cartridge of interest for me.

dbach · 12-09-2011, 11:12 PM

You state titegroup only. Ok I'll break the rules and suggest the following:

Berry's 180 grain Flat Point or Hollow Point plated bullet.
SP Primer
Universal @ 5.0 grains
COAL @ 1.125

I think 5.8 Universal was max load, Hodgden has the exact number, look it up to be sure. I liked the minimum load myself, less recoil and little velocity loss. I shoot it out of a Glock 23.

Expect about 1000 fps

murphy's law · 12-10-2011, 06:46 AM

Thanks for the info and recommendation which I take seriously.

12-09-2011, 03:20 PM	#1
murphy's law Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 10	40 S&W loads Anyone have any experience/loads for 165gr FMJ bullet with Titegroup? I have other powders but interested in the TG. Thanks -->

12-09-2011, 04:50 PM	#2
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: 40 S&W loads IMO, TG is is about the worst powder one can use in the 40 S&W. It is super fast, burns very hot, has a very narrow safety window and has blown up more pistols than any other powder. Pick something a bit slower that will keep both you and your pistol in tact. Last edited by steve4102; 12-09-2011 at 04:51 PM..

12-09-2011, 04:51 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: 40 S&W loads http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp I only ever used bluedot in the .40s the short time I loaded for it. It wasnt a cartridge of interest for me. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

12-09-2011, 11:12 PM	#4
dbach V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinity, TX Posts: 169	Re: 40 S&W loads You state titegroup only. Ok I'll break the rules and suggest the following: Berry's 180 grain Flat Point or Hollow Point plated bullet. SP Primer Universal @ 5.0 grains COAL @ 1.125 I think 5.8 Universal was max load, Hodgden has the exact number, look it up to be sure. I liked the minimum load myself, less recoil and little velocity loss. I shoot it out of a Glock 23. Expect about 1000 fps __________________ David Bachelder Trinity, TX Rookie Reloader but learning fast 9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP, 45 Colt, 38 Special, .357 Magnum, 38 S&W, .243, & 30-06 CHL ~ Texas

12-10-2011, 06:46 AM	#5
murphy's law Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 10	Re: 40 S&W loads Thanks for the info and recommendation which I take seriously.