40 cal plated

[gunner40sw]

I searched but did not see any load data on a PLATED 40 cal 180 gr FP  using VV N320 and not loading them long.

Edited April 13, 2021 by gunner40sw

[EEH]

 Most use lead data.

[RePete]

When I loaded N320 it was:-

 

180gr Frontier Plated CMJ

4.6gr/N320

PF 168

 

I was down loading the round.

[d3ydx3]

4.6-4.8gr of N320 is where you want to be at with a 1.135” OAL. 4.6 will be 165-167PF and 4.8 will be around 172-175PF with a 180gr coated or plated bullet. I use 4.8 for my major loads with my 40 1911 that is tuned for factory length 40. For minor loads I just swap the bullet to a 140gr conical that gets me 137 PF with the same 4.8gr of N320.

Edited April 14, 2021 by pealandco

[gunner40sw]

Thanks for the info it really helps me out

[CocoBolo]

Plated bullets take a little extra care in loading.  Do a search here, belling and crimping. 

[Thomas7]

I’d use a slower burner than 320 IMO

[outerlimits]

1 hour ago, Thomas7 said:

I’d use a slower burner than 320 IMO

vvn320 is perfect for 40 major and widely used.

[BJB]

Slower burning...What?

N320 is the premier powder for 40 major.