WSF in a 40

[Poconolg]

I was given 2 lbs of WSF but have never used it in a 40. From what I have found using 6.1 to 6.5 with 165gr bullets is ok. Does any have any experience with WSF and 165's in a 40?

 

[wild willy]

There are lots of good powder for 40.WSF is one of them.

 

[MarkCO]

WSF is my prefered powder for 40. Good speed for the cartridge and not spiky in the pressure curve. I did not shoot a lot of 165s, but my data runs from 5.9 to 6.2 grains with 165 plated FP bullets.

 

[big al hunter]

WSF is listed for the 40 with 165 gr bullets on the Hodgdon website. I am considering using it for my 9mm.

 

[MarkCO]

big al, it will work okay for 9mm with the heavier bullets. It is not the cleanest powder and gets pretty dirty with 9mm under 147s. I prefer a little faster powder for 9mm.

 

[rodfac]

I've used WSF in a .40 Browning Hi Power and a Sig P226 with good results. The load was 6.5 gr of WSF with a 155 gr JHP made by Montana Gold Bullets, with a COL of 1.125". Moderate pressure, good accuracy and reliable ejection in both guns. That's 10 grains lower than your 165 gr bullet...be advised! Rod

 

[pbcaster45]

If I didn't have so many other powders I'd go back to WSF in a heartbeat! Very good in the 40 S&W and 9mm.

Gun: Glock 22

Bullet: Rainier 165 gr. RNFN
Powder: Winchester WSF 6.3 grs.
Primer: CCI-500
Case: Winchester
LOAL: 1.125

Bullet: Montana Gold 155 gr. JHP
Powder: Winchester WSF 6.3 grs.
Primer: CCI-500
Case: Winchester
LOAL: 1.125
Velocity: 1060 fps

Bullet: Hornady 155 gr. XTP-HP
Powder: Winchester WSF 6.7 grs.
Primer: CCI-500
Case: Winchester
LOAL: 1.130
Average Velocity: 1135.39 fps

Bullet: Speer 155 gr. Gold Dot
Powder: Winchester WSF 7.2 grs.
Primer: CCI-500
Case: Speer
LOAL: 1.125
Average Velocity: 1157.14 fps

Gun: Glock 35

Bullet: Extreme Bullets 180 gr. RNFP
Powder: Winchester WSF 5.6 grs.
Primer: Federal 100
Case: CCI
LOAL: 1.130
Average Velocity: 958.76 fps

Bullet: Extreme Bullets 180 gr. RNFP
Powder: Winchester WSF 5.9 grs
Primer: Federal 100
Case: CCI
LOAL: 1.130
Average Velocity: 1007.90 fps

 

[gojones]

357 sig

I have used WSF in my P226 for 147 grain Hornady XPT. I use the WSF for 357 sig and BE-86 for the 40 S&W 165 grain. I have two barrels for the P226 and enjoy swapping and shooting both calibers. The WSF also meters well.

 

[rg1]

My favorite 40 powder. Using jacketed FP 165 grain bullets, Win cases, CCI 500 primers at a 1.125" oal: 6.0 grains of WSF-970 fps, 6.3-1010 fps, and 6.6 grains of WSF showed 1060 fps in a Glock 23. My load is 6.4 grains for about 1020 fps. For Speer 165 Gold Dot HP's I use 6.6 grains at 1.120-1.123" oal.