.40 S&W Reloads

navyabf2 · January 5th, 2009, 05:02 PM

I have been trying to find a recipe for .40S&W using Bullseye powder and hornady XTP 180gr. Links and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Ram Rod · January 5th, 2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by navyabf2

I have been trying to find a recipe for .40S&W using Bullseye powder and hornady XTP 115gr. Links and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Have you called or contacted Hornady? Try tech support. They sent me all of their available information for their bullets for my 6.5x55 years ago free of charge. Tell tech support what you'd like, the powder you use, etc.......and I'm sure they'll do the same for you...real data backed up with their lab testing.
I don't see a 115gr XTP for anything but 9mm on their site. You sure?

https://www.hornady.com/contact_us.php

navyabf2 · January 5th, 2009, 05:13 PM

Thanks i will do that in the morning, at work right now. Once again thanks for the great advice

navyabf2 · January 5th, 2009, 05:16 PM

oops actually made a mistake. it was 180gr xtp, was thinking about my 9mm loads.

Ram Rod · January 5th, 2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by navyabf2

oops actually made a mistake. it was 180gr xtp, was thinking about my 9mm loads.

Gotchya. I darn near got a folder full from them about five years ago...looking to expand beyond my load data books I already had. Just told them I used IMR powders for the 6.5x55 and in a week's time had all that info. Most any bullet manufacturer will do that for the reloader. Hornady and Sierra are the best IMO. And talking to these folks at tech support over the phone will tell you they are just as concerned about your safety and happiness with their product.

cvhoss · January 5th, 2009, 05:36 PM

Alliant shows a Bullseye load in their load data on their web site. Remember that they only show max loads so you want to back off 10% for a starting load. The load they show is for a GDHP bullet but in reality, there are only two things that matter when looking for a load for a particular caliber.

Bullet Weight &
Bullet Material (lead or jacketed)

(if using plated bullets like Berry's or Rainier, use lead data)

Who actually makes the bullet will not affect the load selected.

Hoss

Beans · January 6th, 2009, 12:03 PM

You might want to try this thread and search for bullseye.

this link is for 10mm/40 S&W

Brian Enos's Forums... Maku mozo! -> 10mm/40 Caliber

navyabf2 · January 6th, 2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by navyabf2

I have been trying to find a recipe for .40S&W using Bullseye powder and hornady XTP 180gr. Links and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Sorry it was actaully 155gr xtp with bullseye. I called Hornady and they said they have never tested that combo so he called alliant. They recomended not to use bullseye for 155gr. Burns to fast. I will take their advice and go with another powder. Any recomendations?

Miggy · January 6th, 2009, 06:59 PM

You may want to try online Hodgdon - The Gun Powder People. They have a reloading center and I saw your particular bullet with some 16 combinations of powders.

January 5th, 2009, 05:02 PM	#1
navyabf2 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: virginia beach,va Posts: 40	.40 S&W Reloads I have been trying to find a recipe for .40S&W using Bullseye powder and hornady XTP 180gr. Links and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,789	Alliant shows a Bullseye load in their load data on their web site. *Remember that they only show max loads so you want to back off 10% for a starting load.* The load they show is for a GDHP bullet but in reality, there are only two things that matter when looking for a load for a particular caliber. Bullet Weight & Bullet Material (lead or jacketed) (if using plated bullets like Berry's or Rainier, use lead data) Who actually makes the bullet will not affect the load selected. Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site

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Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 6,243	You may want to try online Hodgdon - The Gun Powder People. They have a reloading center and I saw your particular bullet with some 16 combinations of powders. __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

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January 5th, 2009, 05:13 PM	#3
navyabf2 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: virginia beach,va Posts: 40	Thanks i will do that in the morning, at work right now. Once again thanks for the great advice

January 5th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#4
navyabf2 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: virginia beach,va Posts: 40	oops actually made a mistake. it was 180gr xtp, was thinking about my 9mm loads.

January 6th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#7
Beans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: AZ Territory, Border County Posts: 416	You might want to try this thread and search for bullseye. this link is for 10mm/40 S&W Brian Enos's Forums... Maku mozo! -> 10mm/40 Caliber