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loading data 40 cal

I've been loading 165 gr bullets using Clays powder.I picked up a box of 155 gr bullets <( Hornady HP/XTP ),but I can't find loading data using Clays powder.Do any of you have a Hornady reloading manual?Does it have a recipe for Clays and the 155 gr bullets? My Sierra manual jumps from 150 gr bullets to 165 gr bullets.

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  • temblortemblor Member Posts: 2,153 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I checked the Hornady 5th Edition Manual.
    They don't list any data for their 155gn and Clays Powder. They do list Universal Clays, which loads different.
    I loaned the 6th edition (newest one) to friend along with my Hodgdon Manual, so don't have them for reference.
    You might try the Hodgdon Website @ www.hodgdon.com, or the Hornady Website.
    Good Luck...........
  • victorlvlbvictorlvlb Member Posts: 5,004
    edited November -1
    temblor
    I did try www.hodgdon.com, they didn,t list Clays either. Thanks for the reply.
  • victorlvlbvictorlvlb Member Posts: 5,004
    edited November -1
    I got the data.3.9 to 4 grains of Clays powder. Thank you all for your time.
  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Victor...
    Do you like that Clay's in your 40??? I have been toying with the idea of grabbing a bottle of a couple other powders. I use Bullseye, which is dirty, but it works just fine. Thought I'd do some research to see which is best.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
  • victorlvlbvictorlvlb Member Posts: 5,004
    edited November -1
    cubslovers
    I really like the Clays powder.Like I said I can get three shot groups that touch each other.It doesn't seem to have a kick, like factory ammo does.Best of all I'll probably kick the bucket before I finish off this bottle of powder.5.2 grains of powder per shell.I've loaded 100 rounds and I still have an almost full bottle of powder.The flakes are a pain to get get down the funnel and into the shell.
  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    That's about the same charge as bullseye. 5.0gr for me. I haven't really had a problem with the flakes. The spherical powders, like H110, I don't like. They work their way out of my powder measure all over.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
  • victorlvlbvictorlvlb Member Posts: 5,004
    edited November -1
    cubslovers

    What kind of groups are you getting with your load of Bullseye?
  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by victorlvlb
    cubslovers

    What kind of groups are you getting with your load of Bullseye?


    At ten yards, freehand, I can group 5rds within an inch and a half. I don't have a pistol rest. I could probably draw them in a little with one.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
  • victorlvlbvictorlvlb Member Posts: 5,004
    edited November -1
    cubslovers
    I was very lucky the first time out with my reloads. I'm not going to brag about iot unless I can duplicate it three time in a row.
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