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40 smith frustrationDiscussion regarding the reloading of ammunition and tuning of loads for accuracy
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tlo7mm Super Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2010 Posts: 426 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:58 pm Post subject: 40 smith frustration |
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I loaded up 20 rounds a while back to try through my 40. I went through and belled 50 cases after sizing and priming. Then I loaded my 20 test rounds using the ladder system just like I would my rifle cartridges. Mostly just to insure that the lowest charges will cycle my action. Anyhow The issue I had was today when I began belling the rest of my cases I found that some of them seemed to bell just fine and others acted like they had already been belled. I sized all of them before I belled them so I would assume that they would all feel the same when belling. Is this normal or have I done something wrong that I am not aware of? I want to be sure as I know that the 40 smith can be problematic if not handled properly when reloading. I do not want to risk ruining my gun or hurting myself.
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15704 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11390 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:37 am Post subject: Re: 40 smith frustration |
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Check case length. You may find that some are shorter then others. Then again...Maybe just softer brass.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5001 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: 40 smith frustration |
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What they said! I once resized a bunch of mixed brass, to be sorted later, and got where I could almost tell which brand of brass it was by running it through the sizer.
I've never heard of any particular difficulties when loading .40 S&W, compared to any other similar cartridge.
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