10MM in a Star Megastar?

joyrock · August 18, 2011, 06:58 PM

What is a good load for this really heavy gun? Let me clear this up a little. If you own a Star Megastar in 10MM, and if you reload in 10MM, what do you like?
I have about 600 bullets that are 180gr FMJ made by Winchester. What is a good powder I should get for it? I have 2400. From what I have been told, this gun can handle some really hot rounds. Anybody know how `hot', hot is? I found some data for the S&W 610, that was really hot. I got some 10mm from georgia arms, and they seem kinda weak. 180gr @ 1100 fps? Just seems kinda `soft' to me. I know there are faster burning powders, what is a good one? What do you guys think of Double Tap ammo? There is a gun show soon, so I'm making a shopping list. Thanks, Matt

CowTowner · August 19, 2011, 01:12 PM

Here's a link to loading data that did not necessarily come from the component manufacturers. USE CAUTION WHEN TESTING!!!
http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/de...l&type=Handgun
I have found with a 180 grain FMTC Zero bullet, that I like 8.2 grains of Power Pistol with a Winchester Large Pistol Primer. That's in both my EAA Witness and my Fusion Commander Length 1911. Max for the powder is 8.7 grains.

WESHOOT2 · August 20, 2011, 06:10 AM

One-powder choice for 10mm = N350

Then, after you get some, e-mail direct for safe 'hot' data.

The MegaLump is one tough pup.

August 18, 2011, 06:58 PM	#1
joyrock Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 153	10MM in a Star Megastar? What is a good load for this really heavy gun? Let me clear this up a little. If you own a Star Megastar in 10MM, and if you reload in 10MM, what do you like? I have about 600 bullets that are 180gr FMJ made by Winchester. What is a good powder I should get for it? I have 2400. From what I have been told, this gun can handle some really hot rounds. Anybody know how `hot', hot is? I found some data for the S&W 610, that was really hot. I got some 10mm from georgia arms, and they seem kinda weak. 180gr @ 1100 fps? Just seems kinda `soft' to me. I know there are faster burning powders, what is a good one? What do you guys think of Double Tap ammo? There is a gun show soon, so I'm making a shopping list. Thanks, Matt __________________ Oleg Volk is my hero! Last edited by joyrock; August 18, 2011 at 08:20 PM.

August 19, 2011, 01:12 PM	#2
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	Here's a link to loading data that did not necessarily come from the component manufacturers. USE CAUTION WHEN TESTING!!! http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/de...l&type=Handgun I have found with a 180 grain FMTC Zero bullet, that I like 8.2 grains of Power Pistol with a Winchester Large Pistol Primer. That's in both my EAA Witness and my Fusion Commander Length 1911. Max for the powder is 8.7 grains. __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

August 20, 2011, 06:10 AM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	58oz club One-powder choice for 10mm = N350 Then, after you get some, e-mail direct for safe 'hot' data. The MegaLump is one tough pup. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"