I'm getting ready to load my first .40's... And I have some questions that couldn't be answered through my research.
First off, I'm using Barry's plated 180gr RNFP .400 projectiles, mixed brass, and Alliant Unique powder @ 1.130 O.A.L. I'm starting @ 4.8gr and working up to 5.8gr for now.
When I made my dummy round to plunk test, I noticed there's not much room left for powder. But Speer, Alliant, Lee, and every other book, guide or manual I've seen for that matter, don't show it as a compressed charge?! And their weights are north of 6.0gr! Do any of yall use this combo? Have any issues?
Also, I've read that the .40 is more prone to KB, myth? Do I need to separate brass? Run them through a bulge buster? I'm just making inexpensive plinking ammo. Not using this ammo for compitition.
First off, I'm using Barry's plated 180gr RNFP .400 projectiles, mixed brass, and Alliant Unique powder @ 1.130 O.A.L. I'm starting @ 4.8gr and working up to 5.8gr for now.
When I made my dummy round to plunk test, I noticed there's not much room left for powder. But Speer, Alliant, Lee, and every other book, guide or manual I've seen for that matter, don't show it as a compressed charge?! And their weights are north of 6.0gr! Do any of yall use this combo? Have any issues?
Also, I've read that the .40 is more prone to KB, myth? Do I need to separate brass? Run them through a bulge buster? I'm just making inexpensive plinking ammo. Not using this ammo for compitition.