was wondering if accuracy would be affected negatively by using a 135gr bullet for my .40 s&w loads. trying to load plinking ammo as cheaply as possible, and they are the cheapest xD
also, what powder is recomended for this caliber?

thanks a lot
Jer

Last time if worked it out, came up with 155gr. bulets. Have to figure the cost of the bullets and the powder..,by using less powder, it off set the increase cost of heavier bullets. But today, lead prices have gone up, transportaion costs have increased, HazMat fees, etc. really don't know if the savings from less powder will still off set the cost of heavier bullets.

Either way, with powder costs being pretty uniform, a fast pistol powder will be cheapest (you use less per charge while the cost per pound is about the same). Won't be able to match factory speeds, but will be able to find a nice mild pressured practice load. (and by keeping pressure mild, cases tend to last longer...as well as not being slung all over creation, so you lose fewer).

If cost is the #1 issue, then look though some of the on-line loading manulas, then check which powder might be available a bit cheaper, but do keep in mind the charge weight (if powder #1 is 10% cheaper than #2, but takes 15% more of it reach a functioning load, you'll lose money with the cheaper powder).

Titegroup and Clays are the cheapest powders available, and both work well for plinking in the .40 S&W.

I shoot the .40 in competition. I'm testing a really light load, just 3.6 grains of Clays under a 155 grain bullet. I'm hoping for just under 900 FPS.