I would never consider reloading without a fairly new book. The latest ones in a lot of cases give lower charge amounts than some of the older ones. I don't know if powder and component companies are more worried about kaboom type law suits these days or what the deal is. You have to go with several of the recommended powders in your bullet weight. If you're loading 180 gr bullets for the .40 you will see that the choices are different than some of the loads for the 155gr. Personally I use Blue Dot and just load 180gr and get really good groups. It also burns very clean. I just have to use a dry patch thru the bore and it's shiny again.I would tend to go along with the powder recommendation of your reloading manual for your cartridge/bullet/desired velocity.
I would not give much weight to what somebody on the internet advises. Unless they are advising you to use the data in any of the reloading manuals. Maybe if you were more specific on the bullet weight and type. There is no "one" powder suitable, or the best, for all bullet weights and types for a specific cartridge.
Buy a book. They are not just for beginners. I have books that date back to 1970. They are constantly referenced by me.
I would tend to go along with the powder recommendation of your reloading manual for your cartridge/bullet/desired velocity.
I would not give much weight to what somebody on the internet advises. Unless they are advising you to use the data in any of the reloading manuals. Maybe if you were more specific on the bullet weight and type. There is no "one" powder suitable, or the best, for all bullet weights and types for a specific cartridge.
Buy a book. They are not just for beginners. I have books that date back to 1970. They are constantly referenced by me.
Hey all you experienced reloadeds, I was wondering what you would recommend as a good powder for beginners. I will be starting to reload for .40 S&W and know some consider it a more difficult round to load for due to the pressures. Just wondering what you would recommend? Thanks guys.