tires2burn Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Has anybody got any info on a 200 gr bullet for 40 caliber reloads. What are the ups & downs? I have only loaded 165gr for my 40 and have the option to get some 200gr on the cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr88 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I found 200 grain SNS to be the ideal bullet for me. I loaded 1.175LOA and 4.1 grains of WST. Very soft and accurate. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 200gr is pretty good, but not good enough to justify the cost. 180s are just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr88 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Really not much cost difference. If you shoot better with 200s have one less beer a week. Edited May 20, 2016 by jnr88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSCaster2 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I shoot coated SNS 200 RN's in my STI Edge and absolutely love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 What gun is it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGary Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I love 200gr bbi's and acme in my ts40. My powders of choice are n320, rs competition and wst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog566 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Think might try some acme or bbi 200's on my next order....got some wst to push them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I like the feel of 180 gr over 200 gr. If you can get 50 or so of the 200 gr for testing, see how they feel to you. You may or may not like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I found 200 grain SNS to be the ideal bullet for me. I loaded 1.175LOA and 4.1 grains of WST. Very soft and accurate. JMO. Load close to same 4.1grs at 1.180 BAYOU 200 gr accurate and soft shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Really not much cost difference. If you shoot better with 200s have one less beer a week. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I have been using 200 gr Cast with N320 loaded long and like them a lot. I am not saying there is a huge difference in the same with 180 though. Opinion seems to go back and forth on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 VV320, Zero 180 or 200. Use a little less powder with the 200. Very very soft shooting especially around 165-166 PF-the comment was from the Chrono guy at A2. 5 in SV with a Tungsten guide rod Accuracy is not an issue. I did not notice a real cost difference. I pretty much just order 200. But I do not experiment much, I find something that works and stick with it. I only switch based on a recommendation from a National Champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmooberry Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I shoot coated SNS 200 RN's in my STI Edge and absolutely love them! What powder do you like with the 200 RN? I just picked up my first batch of them to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Wst,4.1grs,oal1.180 ClayDot, 4.0grs,1.180 Use CD only when out of wst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSCaster2 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I shoot coated SNS 200 RN's in my STI Edge and absolutely love them! What powder do you like with the 200 RN? I just picked up my first batch of them to try. I love Solo1000 but it's been impossible to find. My major match load is 4.1gr Vihta Vuori N320 @ 1.185" OAL shooting a STI Edge. I have also used Autocomp and Ramshot Competition with good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmooberry Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Thanks for all the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjones6686 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I used AutoComp, WST, and HP38 for 200gr 40cal reloads when I was testing the different bullet weights for 40cal. I prefer the 165gr bullets but the 200gr was super soft to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmooberry Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I got a quick and easy lead on an 8 lb'er of WST. So I'm going to give that a try. And I'm switching to limited from production, so the gun is jumping around a little more than I'm used to. So my thought was to try and get things as soft as possible for a smoother transition. Once I've been behind the gun for a while, I'll start playing around with some "better" performing loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmooberry Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) I shoot coated SNS 200 RN's in my STI Edge and absolutely love them! What powder do you like with the 200 RN? I just picked up my first batch of them to try. I love Solo1000 but it's been impossible to find. My major match load is 4.1gr Vihta Vuori N320 @ 1.185" OAL shooting a STI Edge. I have also used Autocomp and Ramshot Competition with good results. #ShooterDivisionClassCategoriesMatch %Match Pts 1 Ethan Mooberry Limited U 100.00 487.1036 200 gr SNS RN did the trick! Thanks, Ryan! JCC, JNR, You guys were right on the money with 4.1 gr WST. Right at 170 PF out of an STI DVC. Edited July 24, 2016 by Edmooberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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