What is a good powder for .40 cal 180 gr bullet?

[torquewrench]

I have been using Power Pistol for my .40 cal. I got a good deal on it. Works fine. I haven't used any other powders. Anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[Woody3]

Unique works great for me. My buddie turned me onto it. He's been using it for a while and loves it. Just my two cents.

 

[dwhite]

Unique. It's the most accurate I've used in my Glock. Works really well with lead bullets.

You now have 4 cents.

All the Best,
D. White

 

[Crashbox]

I haven't tried Unique but I find Longshot to be fantastic if you want high velocities with lower pressures. I use 7.5 grains in my .40 pushing the 180's out-

 

[CatsEye]

Power Pistol is a fine powder for moderate to full power .40 loads esp. with 180gr bullets. I agree with the others that Unique is a good powder for this application but I have tried both with similar loads and prefer the PP. It shoots cleaner and measures much better.

 

[engineermike]

I ran out of Win 231 and am just starting on Power Pistol, of the two I like the results of the Power Pistol best.

 

[torquewrench]

I will have to try Unique. I have used it for my 44 magnum loads. I shoot the 44 mag from a Marlin 1894. I am using 2400 now. I seem to shoot more accurately with it. I will give Unique another go for the 44 and try it with the 40. It would be easier to have one powder for both loads.

 

[That'll Do]

There are lots of options powder-wise for that bullet weight in 40 S&W.

One of my absolute favorites for 40 S&W is Hodgdon HS-6. It's a medium burn rate powder that works like a dream in this caliber. Unique, Universal, Silhouette, True Blue, and other will work well too.

 

[scsov509]

Besides what has already been suggested, I like AA-5 or AA-7 in the .40 depending on what type of load you're looking to find. And while I've used my fair share of Unique, I've really grown to prefer Universal as a cleaner, better metering substitue for Unique. However, that being said, I really think Power Pistol is my favorite for the .40.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

AA-5 seems to work well for me.

 

[overkill0084]

Ditto on the AA#5, it's my Unique replacement. It meters better for me. It seems a bit cleaner as well. Like Unique it works well in multiple calibers.

 

[Dis-1-Shooter]

Try WST. WST is all I use for 40, also great for lead bullets also. A lot of the USPSA/IPSC shooters use WST also. Powder is a goldish color and really helps in spotting double charges.

 

[bigD01]

.40 powder for 180 bullet

I have found most accurate load for 180 is Hormady xtp with 800x powder oal 1.135 in my Glock 23