Load data for .40 S&W + 150gr Sierra Sports Master
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 0.850 in / 21.59 mm, the max. cartridge length is 1.135 in / 28.83 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 32,634 PSI / 2,250 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 0.850 in / 21.59 mm, the max. cartridge length is 1.135 in / 28.83 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 32,634 PSI / 2,250 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.400 | 150gr | Sports Master
Cartridge:.40 S&W load data
Case Length (L3):0.830" | 21.1 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.245" | 6.2 mm
Case Capacity:21.5 gow | 1.39 cm³
Primer Size:Small Pistol (SP)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):32,634 psi | 2,250 bar
Barrel Length:4.0" | 102 mm
Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist
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Community Loads for .40 S&W + 150gr Sierra Sports Master
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1038 fps | ••• | |
| 7.0 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1121 fps | ••• | |
| 4.5 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 938 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1031 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1121 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1058 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1144 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 888 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 952 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1038 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1053 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1108 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1172 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.135" | 4.0" | 1042 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1190 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1098 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | — | 978 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | — | 1055 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 991 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1067 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1145 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 987 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1070 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1137 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 992 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1072 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1147 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1043 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1056 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1127 fps | ••• | |
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