FFFg?
Case is too short for FFg.
What's your favorite? Currently, I only have one of the recommended powders for 40 S&W, which is HS-6. Looks fine to me, but other powders have a broader range of use and I was just curious as to what others here do. I'm looking at driving a 180 gr. XTP hollowpoint toward the higher end of the powder scale, eventually.
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FFFg?
Case is too short for FFg.
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Longshot is my .40 powder of choice for full power loads.
Same here...9.0 gr. Longshot behind 150 gr. Nosler JHPs.
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Longshot here as well.
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Longshot for the higher end of load
HP-38 for all other loads
I shoot 140gr , 165gr and 180gr
HP-38
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I don't even see any loadings for HP-38 in my Hornady book. I need to look at the Lyman book for a similar bullet.
“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote" - Benjamin Franklin
When Leonidas was preparing to make his stand, a Persian envoy arrived. The envoy explained to Leonidas the futility of trying to resist the advance of the huge Persian army and demanded that the Spartans lay down their arms. Leonidas told Xerxes "MOLON LABE", or "Come And Get Them."
NRA and TSRA member, and proud Texas LTC holder
ETR7 or Tite Group Hodgdon
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According to Hodgdon reloading data online, with a 180 grain bullet HP-38 will get you 872-984 fps. Longshot will get you 1013-1150 fps. Titegroup will get you 901-988 fps.
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