powder tables for 231

[FutureButterBar]

I need to know the powder weight for a 40cal 155 SWC bullet for Winchester 231.

Looking for powder tables, range, or just an amount.

Thanks.

 

[Manatee]

Look at the Hogdon reloading data center info.

Cartridge Loads - Hodgdon Reloading Data Center - data.hodgdon.com

If that like doesnt' get you there, go to the hogdon site, data, reloading center and "agree".

 

[warthog]

If you don't find a W231 load that suits, email them and ask for one.

 

[noylj]

There is no "the weight." There are, depending on the components and gun used, a range of start to max loads from various sources. It is safest to always start with the lowest starting load you can find.
You may want to purchase a couple of reloading manuals.
Note that HP38 is the EXACT same powder as 231.
Next, the .40S&W is not a cartridge to mess around with and caution is even more important, in my opinion and experience.
Here is my compilation of data. Note that there is a start load from one source that is well over the max load from a couple of other sources. Start with the 4.7-5.0gn load and work up carefully.
Bullet Weight Powder Weight Velocity Notes PF COL
L-RN 155 231/HP38 4.7 0 1.182
RN/SWC 155 231/HP38 4.9 998 155 1.165
RN/SWC 155 231/HP38 5.0 1045 Start 162 1.126
RN/SWC 155 231/HP38 5.1 1027 159 1.165
L-SWC 155 231/HP38 5.1 990 153
RN/SWC 155 231/HP38 5.4 1108 Max 172 1.126
RN/SWC 155 231/HP38 5.4 1121 Max 174 1.126
Berry's 155 231/HP38 5.4 1014 157
Lyman 401654 L-SWC 150 231/HP38 5.5 1079 Start 162 1.090
L-SWC 155 231/HP38 6.0 1176 Max 182
Lyman 401654 L-SWC 150 231/HP38 6.5 1195 Max 179 1.090