635 PCSO Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I searched couldnt make up my mind, I am new to reloading. What do you suggest for a 40 MAJOR IPSC load in an 5 inch STI EDGE. Brass, Primer, Bullet, OAL, crimp and powder? I need to buy bulk to save money. This is a common sidearm in IPSC what is the popular load? I would like a soft shooting load that I can improve my shooting skill on. I jerk the trigger so a soft shooting load is a must. I have looked at a ton of load recipes, I need a newby load.. I just picked up an edge and a 550 press set up for 40. I have trained with a 686 and I am able to track the sights with a revolver. I am looking for a tame load that will allow me to grow and track sights with the Edge. I would like to thank the expierianced reloaders and shooters in advance for all of the advice you offer to us new guys. It is priceless... I would like to pick a load and buy conponents and build and shoot. Soft shooting is a must due to me being recoil sensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 For a soft load I'd use 200grs instead of 180. Here you are some recipes, all tested and used in my SVI Competition: 200 grs FPBB lead bullet CCI 500 - Small Pistol Primers Winchester/Fiocchi Brass 4.0 grs. Vihtavuori N320 1.200" O.A.L. Moderate Taper or FCD Crimping PF 175 CCI 500 - Small Pistol Primers Winchester/Fiocchi Brass 4.5 grs. Vihtavuori N340 1.200" O.A.L. Strong Taper or FCD Crimping PF 174 205 grs FP plated bullet CCI 500 - Small Pistol Primers Winchester/Fiocchi Brass 4.4 grs. Vihtavuori N320 1.200" O.A.L. Moderate Taper or FCD Crimping PF 177 Please, approach these values by steps: I suggest you starting a couple tenths of grain (maybe .3 grs with the faster burning N320 powder) below the indicated load, and work up from that, verifying each load with a chrono and a thorough inspection of fired cases for overpressure signs. Beware that, with more progressive powders (like N340, N350 and so on) pressure spikes could arise from an excessively low charge too, due to the double-ignition phenomenon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 There are only about a bazillion posts on the subject. I recommend searching on 165, 180, 200, or whatever your desired bullet weight might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Here's a starting place: http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/ipscload.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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