Load data for .40 S&W + 165gr 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 | 165gr | Sports Master
Cartridge:.40 S&W load data
Case Length (L3):0.830" | 21.1 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.298" | 7.6 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 + 165gr 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 949 fps | ••• | |
| 6.2 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 906 fps | ••• | |
| 7.3 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1041 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1009 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 991 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1083 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 826 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 851 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 893 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 918 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 982 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 995 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1076 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 930 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 936 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 997 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 969 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1033 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 933 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1006 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1087 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1058 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 847 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 903 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 994 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 968 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1099 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 947 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1001 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1022 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | — | 942 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | — | 1089 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | — | 1102 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 952 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1038 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 960 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1053 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 860 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 950 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1025 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1001 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1069 fps | ••• | |
Charge weights beyond the first rows and all pressure values are only visible with an active Pro licence.