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Monday, November 24, 2025

40 S&W

 Several years ago I received a 40S&W FN HiPower with the brother-in-laws passing. Seems most consider the 40 as the best combination of the 9 and 45, but I disagree. Heavy recoil like the 45 but snappy like the 9. 

I've experimented with different powders behind 180gr coated lead bullets (because they're less expensive) and until yesterday didn't find a combination that made me happy. 3.4grs of Clays and 4.5grs of Tite Group produced 3.5" and 3.0" four shot groups at 25yds. I did have a single flyer each. I was shooting 5 shot groups. As far as I can tell the flyers were me. I plan to run those again.

I've also ordered some 155gr JHPs to try.

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