Load data for .40 S&W + 180gr 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 | 180gr | Sports Master
Cartridge:.40 S&W load data
Case Length (L3):0.830" | 21.1 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.333" | 8.4 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 + 180gr 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 803 fps | ••• | |
| 4.3 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 853 fps | ••• | |
| 4.6 gr | 1.125" | 4.0" | 902 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 894 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 946 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 942 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 895 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 943 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 990 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 837 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 890 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 947 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 908 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 968 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 881 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 921 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 960 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 828 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 880 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 920 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 994 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.135" | 4.0" | 882 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 978 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.135" | 4.0" | 970 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 879 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 932 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 985 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 957 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | — | 960 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | — | 1072 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 884 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 925 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 874 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 919 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 948 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 839 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 882 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 904 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 957 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 861 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 919 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 963 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 1019 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 852 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 1.125" | 4.0" | 904 fps | ••• | |
Charge weights beyond the first rows and all pressure values are only visible with an active Pro licence.