Reloading help

[blitz1901]

I'm brand new to reloading and I need you guys advice on loading a .40 SW RNFP-CP 200 gr. I'm using Titegroup and like to load major. How much powder do I need to load.? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[thenodnarb]

new to reloading + loading major =increased likelyhood of an over charge, especially with 40sw.
you will hear everyone say the same thing. Get a manual. start at the bottom and work up. Check for pressure signs at each increase. Stop when you see pressure signs and back off a little.

[blitz1901]

I have been loading now for several monthsnow , but I still consider myself new and still learning. I do have a manual. But I can't find the right formula for 200gr .40SW. Maybe others have experience with this.

[Mot Mi]

Id suggest signing up for a local reloading club. Check other manuals and still build up a load. You're asking for a major load when every gun reacts differently to different components. Have you checked hodgdon's reloading data?

[blitz1901]

Not yet but I will

[emptybottle151]

From my Lee second edition 40s&w 200gr XTP titegroup 3.4gr-3.8gr min OAL 1.125

Vfps 822/press 31700

[ElDub1950]

I'm brand new to reloading and I need you guys advice on loading a .40 SW RNFP-CP 200 gr. I'm using Titegroup and like to load major. How much powder do I need to load.? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

You need to check the load data on the Hodgdon site. It's listed there. You need to research and rely on published load data.

[highpower790]

Get a book and read it!

[thomashoward]

Get a book and read it!

This^
I've been at it for 35 years. There is always something to learn

[Wykyd]

been loading less than a year and have done my research.... I love Titegroup but it is the least forgiving and you can cause major damage to your firearm let alone yourself if you are not careful. I would not load Major with titegroup when just starting out its a recipe for disaster.

[J-cat]

Loading a 200gr bullet on top of TG in the .40 S&W?

Why?

There are better combinations, less likely to KB.

[stilly]

I have been loading now for several monthsnow , but I still consider myself new and still learning. I do have a manual. But I can't find the right formula for 200gr .40SW. Maybe others have experience with this.

Ahhh grasshoppa. You should be more specific in your reloading skills.

Good for you for coming here.

Next spring/summer there will be a new BoLee out. Watch for it.

I have the 2nd Ed. of the BoLee so my answer would be the same as Emptybottle...

[toddh]

You need to check the load data on the Hodgdon site. It's listed there. You need to research and rely on published load data.

This times a million.