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If u guys were to go boar hunting with a 40, what load would you use.

Not trying to hi jack the thread, but he was asking about a trail gun.

No hi-jack viking, that doesn't bother me anyway, I always figured, Hell, were still talkin' bout guns, bullets, and hunting. LOL

The 140 gr Barnes TAC-XP's in my 40 S&W have a very similar sectional density as the .451 cal. 185 gr TAC-XP and NH-K9 here on the 'fire used my load with that bullet to shoot completely through a 300+ lb hog with his 45 ACP at IIRC somewhere around 30 yards.

Those loads clock 1100 fps in my 45 ACP, the 140's clock 1255 fps in my 40 S&W, that being said I believe they would be fine for hogs, just maybe a slightly smaller hole but with every bit as much penetration.

Gunner

What powder do use.

I had a set of 10/40 cal dies years ago, but let them go. That bullet you are using sounds good, but expensive I bet. I would be loading it in a usp.

Sounds like an excellent idea! I'm quite happy with my 40's!

Hey Viking, here's my load.

"SAFE IN MY PISTOL SO WORK UP SLOWLY"

40 S&W +P load

Speer Brass
140 gr Barnes TAC-XP
8.5 grs Power Pistol
Winchester small pistol primer
COL 1.130
Velocity 1255 fps from my Sig 226's 4.5" barrel.

Good luck and good shooting.

Gunner

Although new, me too Esox.

Gunner

This afternoon I shot a little pork chop with my G20 using the .40s&w conversion barrel. The shot was from about 45 yards away. The load was Winchester white box 180gr. Bonded JHP.



As you can see from the exit hole, I got full expansion.



I'm really liking the .40s&w but I'll probably also get a .357sig barrel to play around with. The sig is probably not as versatile as the .40 but it is still a good round, powerful enough for most everyday situations.

Thanks for the early morning pick me up. I got to get another model 20.

No chit Viking , and good shootin Justin, that'll make a helluva big skillet of pork fajitas.

Gunner

If i decide to use the 40 this year it will be with the Federal 180 gr Hydra Shock

10-4 Bea, I know ya like '94 Winchesters too, I should bring that ole peep sighted 38-55 and you can shoot another pig with it.

It's fires a 265 gr Cast Performance hard cast flat nosed bullets at 1875 fps.

Gunner

I had a Winchester 94 in 38-55 a couple of months back and let my Doctor buddy have it. Great rifles .

Show nuff neighbor, and that was very nice of ya BEA.

Gunner

I down load my 10mm to S(hort) & W(eak) loads for the little lady to shoot!