Load Data for .40 Smith & Wesson


 
Bullet: 135 gr JHP  (NOS)
Diameter: 0.400"
 
Powder: HP-38 (Hodgdon)
Starting Powder: 6.3 gr
Max Powder: 7.0 gr
 
Primer: WIN WSP
 
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 0.845"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 1.125"
 
Starting Velocity: 1,152
Starting Pressure: 29,900
Max Velocity: 1,244
Max Pressure: 33,100
 
Barrel: 4" with 1:16" twist.
 
Source: https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 12/30/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/40-smith-wesson/