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