[roadforeman]

A friend of mine gave me 1K of .40 cal. 155 gr. LSWC bullets and I am looking for a starting load. Most data I have found does not list this particular bullet. Powder on hand includes W-231, WSF, HS-6, and AutoComp. I would appreciate any suggestions.

 

[SJ 40]

Roadforeman Here is some data http://www.precisionbullets.com/PDF/maashl40sw.pdf This data while listed for 155 is all jacketed data may not help http://stevespages.com/400p_2_155.html Hope this is of some help. Their is a lack of good lead bullet data for 40 S&W,especially the light to mid weight bullets. Good Luck SJ 40

 

[roadforeman]

Thanks for the quick response. I'll check it out.

 

[SJ 40]

Another resource of information just came to me http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=73 You might join Brian Enos's forum and do a search or ask your question over there on the 10mm 40 forum,a wealth of experience over their. SJ 40

 

[roadforeman]

Thanks again, SJ 40.

 

[WiskyT]

The new Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook has data for cast 155's in 40SW.

 

[roadforeman]

The new Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook has data for cast 155's in 40SW.

That sounds like what I need. I will order one. Thanks, WiskyT.

 

[WiskyT]

That sounds like what I need. I will order one. Thanks, WiskyT.

Oops! I lied. It's a 150 grain TC. It's a book worht owning though, lots of good data for cast bullets and enough info on casting to turn you into a caster.

 

[noylj]

Use the starting load for the next heavier bullet of the same construction.
Here are some of the loads I have for 155gn lead bullets.
.40 S&W 1.130-1.140
Bullet Weight Powder Weight Velocity Start/Max Power Factor COL
L-RN 155 231/HP38 4.7 Start 0 1.182
L-SWC 155 231/HP38 6.0 1176 Max 182
L-SWC 155 WSF 6.9 1174 Max 182
L-FP 155 HS6 8.0 0
L-SWC 155 HS6 8.4 1198 Max 186
L-SWC 155 HS6 8.5 1173 Max 182
Here are some of my better loads:
Bullet Mfg. Nominal Bullet Weight Bullet Type Powder Powder Weight COL Accuracy: 5 shots unless noted
Penn 40/155 155 L-SWCBB 540/HS6 7.5 1.145 1.69
Penn 40/155 155 L-SWCBB PowerPistol 5.1 1.145 3.06
Penn 40/155 155 L-SWCBB PowerPistol 5.4 1.145 1.72
Penn 40/155 155 L-SWCBB Silhouette 5.5 1.153 1.82
Penn 40/155 155 L-SWCBB Silhouette 6.0 1.153 1.98
Penn 40/155 155 L-SWCBB Silhouette 6.5 1.153 1.05
Penn 40/155 155 L-SWCBB Unique 5.4 1.134 1.55
Penn 40/155 155 L-SWCBB Unique 5.8 1.134 1.56
NBC 155 L-SWC AA5 7.0 1.08
NBC 155 L-SWC AA5 7.5 1.94
NBC 155 L-SWC Herco 7.0 1.28
NBC 155 L-SWC Herco 7.5 1.28

 

[roadforeman]

Thanks for the info.