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  • FieldsofFire
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2008
    • 1879

    Load data for my .40S&W mix of components

    Just starting to get going on reloading after picking up components from here and there. I'm about to get started on my first batch of .40S&W and can't seem to find any data that matches all my components, I figure this isn't something to mix and match with as a relatively new reloader.

    I have:
    Load data from Speer Reloading Manual #14 (great book BTW)
    Wolf and Remington SP primers
    AA No. 2 powder
    Rainier 180gr. jacketed flat nose bullets

    The problem lies in that in the Speer book data I have, it does not list a recipe for 180gr. bullets using AA No. 2 powder, but it does for 155gr. bullets. Is there a recipe around this or do I need to change up my components?

    Thanks, everyone.
  • #2
    f4tweet
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2005
    • 2022

    Check a different reloading manual. I have three. I like the Lee's Second Edition. You can also go to the Accurate web site and check their spec's. BTW, I think Rainiers are plated, so use lead specs.

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    • #3
      Fjold
      I need a LIFE!!
      • Oct 2005
      • 23054

      From Accurate Powders website's reloading data.

      40 S&W
      Barrel: 4" ■ Twist: 1-16" ■ Primer: WIN WSP ■ Bullet Diameter .400"

      No.2 powder- 180 grain RANIER HP 4.3 grains for 794 fps to 4.8 grains for 903 fps at 33,400 PSI 1.125 OAL

      You can use this data for the FN also.
      Frank

      One rifle, one planet, Holland's 375




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      • #4
        FieldsofFire
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2008
        • 1879

        Originally posted by f4tweet
        Check a different reloading manual. I have three. I like the Lee's Second Edition. You can also go to the Accurate web site and check their spec's. BTW, I think Rainiers are plated, so use lead specs.

        http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/A...%20version.pdf
        Thanks. I didn't think of going to Accurate's website...that was smart of me...

        Yes, the Rainier's are lead and plated.

        Originally posted by Fjold
        From Accurate Powders website's reloading data.

        40 S&W
        Barrel: 4" ■ Twist: 1-16" ■ Primer: WIN WSP ■ Bullet Diameter .400"

        No.2 powder- 180 grain RANIER HP 4.3 grains for 794 fps to 4.8 grains for 903 fps at 33,400 PSI 1.125 OAL

        You can use this data for the FN also.
        Thanks.

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