reloading sw 40 for practice

[armed traveler]

i need reload data for 165 gr copper platted ball & accura #9 powder. can only find data on 165 jacketed round with same powder. is there a posibility of cross matching data if i stay on low side of data ?

[tuts40]

I'm considering reloading... I don't know anything yet, but let me ask, does the same weight bullet matter if plated versus jacketed?

[Caribou]

You should be able to get the necessary data from the bullet manufacturer. In fact, they probably sell a book.

[sgtbill]

I also carry a .40 and reload for same. I am lucky in the fact that I have my own range at my house and can custom make my loads to match factory loads. I shoot 180 grain Speer Gold Dots that I have run over a chronograph. I have been able to get the reloads that I make to hit the same speed and with the same bullet style head. The recoil stays the same and the trajectory is also the same it is just a hell of a lot cheaper to make my own and still carry factory loads for everyday use.
Bill

[armed traveler]

Tuts40, You should be able to get the bullet information you need through either Leereloading.com or berrysmfg.com.

[tuts40]

Thanks, Armed Traveler. I've obtained Hornady's reloading manual and another as well, and am learning quite a bit from them as well as from the guys here. ...Did I call it a "manual"? Silly me, shoulda called it "uh, like, a book".