40s&w powder?

[bassmatt]

I just purchased a 40s&w so I will be starting to reload the caliber. So my question is what powder burns clean in this cartridge? I load 357&44 with unique and 2400, unique is dirtier than I want to shoot in the semi-auto. The pistol is a compact with a 3.4 inch barrel.
THANKS,
MATT

 

[mssmith44]

I think that WSF Winchester powder is best for full power loads. Just use Winchester data.

 

[maverick5990]

Winchester WST works well in my 40.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I like Accurate #5 in .40 S&W.

 

[Leo]

I am using TiteGroup right now. WW231 has done well for me in the past. The powders others listed above are good recommendations also

 

[357 Terms]

I load 9mm, 38/357,40, 45 and 44 mag and for all of my practice/plinking rounds I use Universal.

It burns clean, and in .40 I use it in my SD loads

 

[ckcollins2003]

Titegroup or HS6 for me.

 

[Broom_jm]

Power Pistol is pretty much THE powder for 40S&W.

 

[kludge]

So my question is what powder burns clean in this cartridge? <snip> unique is dirtier than I want to shoot in the semi-auto.

Universal
No.7

 

[gabrigger]

Another vote for Winchester WSF.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

I use HS6

 

[ljk]

Power Pistol is pretty much THE powder for 40S&W.

6.2 grain for 180grain plated flat nose.

only complaint I've heard is some people don't like the muzzle report. I love the big fireball. If I'm firing it, I'd like to see it.

 

[YoungGunLover]

Well ill put my and say Unique. I use it behind 180 gr plated berry's and it is extremely accurate and I don't notice anything being more dirty than shooting a box of WWB or Federal.

 

[Broom_jm]

Unique has a reputation for not burning as clean as other powders, but that is largely due to the old formulation of Unique, which DID leave a lot of residue. Today's Unique is not nearly as bad, in this regard, but it's having a tough time shaking that reputation.

 

[Steve B]

Titegroup here as well.

 

[pdg45acp]

Power Pistol is pretty much THE powder for 40S&W.

+1

Power Pistol is my preferred 40 powder.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

I like Accurate #5 in .40 S&W.

+1 All I use. Clean, easy flowing in the measure.

 

[jimbo-indy]

Longshot for full power loads. It makes the. 40 come alive for things like Bowling-Pins. Works great in 10mmon and 45I ACP to. Again, full power loads.

 

[GeoffM]

+1 for Power Pistol! very clean!

 

[Wyatt Erp]

Power Pistol is Best choice for high performance 9mm, .40 S&W and 10mm.