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.40 S&W

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Caliber Description

Popular Load Recipes

- 180 gr FMJ, 5.0 gr Winchester 231, CCI 500 primer, 1.125" OAL
- 155 gr JHP, 6.0 gr Unique, Winchester small pistol primer, 1.120" OAL
- 165 gr FMJ, 5.8 gr Power Pistol, Federal small pistol primer, 1.125" OAL
- 180 gr JHP, 4.8 gr Titegroup, Winchester small pistol primer, 1.125" OAL
- 155 gr FMJ, 5.4 gr Universal, CCI small pistol primer, 1.120" OAL
- 180 gr FMJ, 4.6 gr Hodgdon Clays, Remington small pistol primer, 1.125" OAL
- 165 gr JHP, 6.5 gr HS-6, Winchester small pistol primer, 1.125" OAL
- 180 gr LRN, 5.0 gr HP-38, CCI small pistol primer, 1.125" OAL

**Always consult official reloading manuals, follow published minimum and maximum loads, and ensure correct powder and primer types for safety.**

Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

120 - 224 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

21.5 Grains of Water / 6 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

1086 fps / 443 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

0.83'' / 1.135''

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