try Universal its similar to Unique. but workup loads with Universal can spike is not a powder to push. can meter weird.
5.0gr with 180gr is pretty soft shooting and its clean. but if you have exposed lead in the bullet it can smoke.
anyone try 180gr FMJ or JHP with 8.0gr with Hodgdon Longshot?
I love shooting that in my Steyr M40 its the king of 180gr 40sw loads for speed and energy.
fired from 4" bbl Steyr M40 into gallon jug of water with thick book for backstop. the Remington JHP 180gr expanded the most but didnt penetrate much. used 8.2gr for Speer 165gr GDHP
Bullet-Name-Type-Weight--Retained Wght--Expansion
Remington JHP 180gr--168.7gr--.860" Core
Remington GSHP 180gr--176.8gr--.809" Core
Speer GDHP 165gr--163.7gr--.641" Core
Speer GDHP 180gr--163gr--.805" Core
Hornady XTP 180gr--145.7gr--.749" Core