revchuck Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Folks - I recently got a Steyr M40 and need to find out some powders which may be workable. I bought some IMR powders (7625, 4756 and PB) to use in a project trying to come up with a non-+P .38 Special load with 158 grain lead bullets that will make a 130 PF from a four inch barrel, and was wondering whether anyone has tried these powders in .40 S&W. My goal at this time is to come up with loads with both lead and jacketed bullets that will approximate factory 180 grain loads (~950 fps from a four inch barrel). I'd also appreciate recommendations on other non-VV powders - hey, I'm cheap, get over it. This is not time sensitive, since my carport/loading area is currently three feet high thanks to a three-foot-diameter pine tree blown over onto it during Rita. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Neill Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I've used 700X in the 40 for a while. Presently using it with lead bullets, but began with jacketed. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I'm switching to SR7625 in .40 (long loaded). I've chronographed it with a couple different 180 gr bullets and all is well. One powder to rule them all, One powder to find them, One powder to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmedley Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 IMR actually has some 40 loads on their website. I am about to try 7.8 gr of 7625 under a Rainier 135hp for open class with a Glock 35 with KKM comp barrel. Will be going to the range later today. Will post how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDGlock23 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I know 800X can produce some great upper level loads. Metering isn't the best, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9055 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I only use SR7625 for my .40 loads. 5.5 grs with a Berry's 155 gr bullet. Excellent accuracy and low recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 start at 4.5 grains 4756 and a 180 lead/precision/moly coat bullet i think i was at 5.2 grains and it seemed to shoot great. this was a major load. I havent tried seventy-six twenty-five in the forty..it should be good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 IMR actually has some 40 loads on their website. I am about to try 7.8 gr of 7625 under a Rainier 135hp for open class with a Glock 35 with KKM comp barrel. Will be going to the range later today. Will post how it goes. dmedley, I am using the same setup, do you have any info to share yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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