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.40 S&W using Unique powder and 165gr TMJ Bullets


SC Tiger
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I put together the following load based off of a reloading manual I've had for at least 18 years:

.40 S&W Caliber

Bullet - Speer 165 gr TMJ 

Powder Charge - 6.4 gr Unique (manual said between 6.2 and 7.2)

Primer - CCI 500 Small Pistol

1.120" OAL, light crimp

Anyway - per the manual I thought this would be a bit of a "mouse fart" load (said something about this approximates a ".40 light" or something) but based on some of what I am seeing this might actually be a bit scary.  Does this seem like a sane load?  I've seen postings where people advise 6 gr behind a similar bullet.  I'm going for a practice/plinking round, not an SD.

I've also been told that going below the minimum charge can cause scary results.

I've reloaded before - mainly .357 and .44 but this is my first foray into .40 or semi-auto at all.  These will be shot in a Glock 22.  So I'm a bit nervous.

I guess I need someone to just pat my head and tell me not to worry. :anim_lol:

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