Fast or slow for least recoil

[y-not]

With a injured wrist I was thinking of trying some low recoil loads in my .40. Got me to thinking does a faster or slower powder give less recoil with the same bullet. I am have 165gn in stock and did not want to buy any for now.

[AdamN]

A faster powder will do the best. Youre looking for reduced velocity to reduce the recoil and a fast powder will accomplish that/burn cleaner.


Myself I like a 180gr in 40 at a lower velocity. The recoil is less "snappy". With the lighter bullets you need a little more powder to get the gun working.

If ya get a chance try some 180's but the 165's should work well also.

[craig110]

With a injured wrist I was thinking of trying some low recoil loads in my .40.

What injury does your wrist have? Even a reduced load might make it worse or, at a minimum, length your healing time. Have you considered using this recuperation time to practice your weak-hand shooting instead?

[y-not]

My injury is tendon problem I have been shooting weak hand but when docter clears me I will go back to strong hand just wanted to start soft.

[cohutt]

I have always preferred fast powder heavy bullet combos for "recoil management loads."

I don't load 40 but in 9mm a light to medium charge of WST or titegroup under 147-155g bullets delivers

[craig110]

My injury is tendon problem I have been shooting weak hand but when docter clears me I will go back to strong hand just wanted to start soft.

Sorry, I should have presumed that you were under doctor's care on this.

[Crazy4nitro]

Loads I like for Reduced Recoil are as Follows:

5.0gr 0f WSF under a 165gr FMJ Bullet

3.8gr of Bullseye under a 180gr Lead Bullet (750ish over my Chrono)

4.4gr of WSF under a 180gr Lead Bullet (feels the same as above load but no Chrono info)

All these loads Cycle the Gun everytime and drop the Brass a few feet away.
All Loads will drop Steel at 25yds and shoot to POA.

'Nitro

[Steve Koski]

Try about 3.2 gr Clays under those 165's. Real soft. Depending on your grip, you may need a tad more or less powder.

(Look it up first, DUH!!!)