40 S&W 180 gr Gold Sabers

[snaggdit]

I know this isn't a CB, but thought someone might have the data I need. I am trying to find load data for this using Accurate #5, and found a post on another site that said Accurate used to list this in their #2 Load Manual. I don't have it, could someone help me out? Start, end, speed and OAL. Thanks!

[high standard 40]

The Sierra #5 book lists loads for the 40 S&W with 180 gr slugs & Accurate #5.
Starting load is for 6.3 gr of #5 for 800 fps. Top load is 7.5 gr of #5 for 1000 fps.
These loads were tested in a Para Ordanance P-16 with Starline brass and Winchester small pistol primers.

Speer #12 book shows heavier loads starting at 7.0 gr of #5 and top load of 7.8 gr. Those loads tested in a S&W 4006, Speer cases and CCI 500s.

Hornady #7 book starts at 5.7 and top is 7.2 gr Test gun S&W 4006.

Hope this helps

Charlie.........

[snaggdit]

Thanks Charlie, jives with the info I have in my manuals as well. Was hoping someone had the data specifically for the 180 gr Gold Sabers. They are jacketed in brass and have a wider drive band. From what I have found this makes them slipperier (is that a word?), so I want to find a good load with Accur#5.

[snaggdit]

For any that care, I loaded 6.2 Accurate #5 and tested yesterday with my chrono and averaged 850fps. Do you think I could go to 6.5 and get closer to 1000fps? Do I need to?

[sniper7369]

I just increase the charge in small increments until accuracy suffers. I'll take a few fps loss to maintain accuracy. Either that or go up until I start to see signs of over pressure, then back it off a bit. If the GS has the same SD of other JHPs you should be OK with the pressure though.

[high standard 40]

Accurate's website lists 6.8 gr of #5 as a top load with the XTPs. Data varies widely for a 180gr but I can't find anything on the Golden sabre Bullet. I'd work up a tenth or too at a time and watch for pressure signs.

Charlie.......

[snaggdit]

I firede some xtps as well, but my chrono acted up. Wish I could have pegged down a speed. Would be nice to know the GS are similar or not. Should have brought along a new battery and more rounds. It was a quick trip to the cabin and 5 rnds each of several loads. You do what you can when you can...

[mike in co]

aa load data for aa5 and the 180 xtp does not make it to 1000fps...more like 950. the gs have a smaller driving band and may get there. i used aa7 with 175/180 in 40 s&w.

mike in co