edmelott said:
I am in the process of building my first 40 cal. I am primarily going to be using this rifle for squirel hunting, maybe turkey and will probably take it deer hunting. I know i am going to have to work up my own load, but just wondering what others used for such hunting applications. Thanks
Both of my .40's work their best with 50 grs. of ffg., though at 100 yds. I can shoot a little flatter with 60 grs. For squirrels these loads are a bit too hot unless you can guarantee a head shot. Some on here like the .40 for deer, but I've seen a couple walk away after being hit solid in vital areas with roundballs. It does do very well with conicals.
I used .41 mag cast pistol bullets (172 gr.) swaged through a section of barrel that matched the barrel on the rifle. With 60 grs. it makes a nice hole and will drop a deer.