Load Data for .40 Smith & Wesson


 
Bullet: 180 gr FP  (Berger Bullets)
Diameter: 0.400"
 
Powder: HP-38 (Hodgdon)
Starting Powder: 4.4 gr
Max Powder: 5.1 gr
 
Primer: WIN WSP
 
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 0.845"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 1.125"
 
Starting Velocity: 872
Starting Pressure: 26,400
Max Velocity: 984
Max Pressure: 33,500
 
Barrel: 4" with 1:16" twist.
 
Source: https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 05/05/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/40-smith-wesson/