Need Some Help: 40 S&W + Hornady 180 HAP Load Advice

[Razor X]

Just fishing out there as I need some advice. I have Hodgdon Titegroup, IMR 800x and Accurate No.2 powders and I looking for some load recommendations.

 

[918v]

3.5 grs of TG with WSP shoots 1" groups at 15 yards from my Glock 24.

 

[LiveLife]

What kind of load are you looking for?

- Light plinking loads that barely cycle the slide with mild recoil but still accurate?
- Range practice loads at target velocities with moderate recoil and accuracy?
- Match loads that must meet minor/major power factors?
- HD/SD carry/defensive loads at max charges for highest velocities?

Titegroup, AA#2 and 800X powders span from faster burn rate pistol powder to more moderate/slower burn rate powder and depending on the purpose of the load, you may end up with different powder/charge combination.

IME, faster burning powders can maintain accuracy even at lower start charges for plinking/range target loads and slower burning powders produce optimal accuracy at high-to-near max load data.

 

[beatledog7]

I agree with bds; of the ones you listed, try 880-X. It's pretty close in burn rate to HS-6, which is my go-to powder for .40 loads over 165gr.