All,
As much as I enjoy shooting the 40 Minor load from DC Ammo it seems I need to start rolling my own. What I am looking for is some recommendation and starting point from the collective on this forum.
Currently I have 180GR Montana Gold CMJ in stock and a handful of Bayou Bullets 180GR CMJ on the way as a test. I do realize the Bayou Bullets will need to be loaded differently. The gun seems to feed any length but I am looking at something around 1.180 OAL. It will feed 1.200 but that may be overkill. The gun in question is a 2011-type pistol.
It seems I have the bullets but now I need powder. The only wrinkle I have is that it needs to be from Hodgdon which includes Winchester or IMR.
Does anyone have any recommendations on which powder I should start with? If I had my way it would have as little smoke as possible if that is an option with that powder lineup. I will then work off published loads but need a place to start on my quest for a Long-Loaded 40 Minor.
Thanks in Advance,
Mike
As much as I enjoy shooting the 40 Minor load from DC Ammo it seems I need to start rolling my own. What I am looking for is some recommendation and starting point from the collective on this forum.
Currently I have 180GR Montana Gold CMJ in stock and a handful of Bayou Bullets 180GR CMJ on the way as a test. I do realize the Bayou Bullets will need to be loaded differently. The gun seems to feed any length but I am looking at something around 1.180 OAL. It will feed 1.200 but that may be overkill. The gun in question is a 2011-type pistol.
It seems I have the bullets but now I need powder. The only wrinkle I have is that it needs to be from Hodgdon which includes Winchester or IMR.
Does anyone have any recommendations on which powder I should start with? If I had my way it would have as little smoke as possible if that is an option with that powder lineup. I will then work off published loads but need a place to start on my quest for a Long-Loaded 40 Minor.
Thanks in Advance,
Mike
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