10mm handloads

Loaded45 · February 12, 2009, 03:11 PM

I am going to start reloading my 10mm rounds and have a question. What kind of powder will give me the loudest band and biggest flame? I just like that kind of stuff

Thanks

zxcvbob · February 12, 2009, 03:27 PM

You'll want to use a powder that's actually a little too slow-burning for the cartridge to maximize the muzzle blast. W296 might be *too* slow, I don't know. 2400 or AA#9 should be good candidates.

Blue Dot, AA#7, and Power Pistol (there's lots of others in this range too) are better powders for 10mm and probably eject enough still-burning powder to give you a nice fireball.

crowbeaner · February 12, 2009, 10:02 PM

LOL. I tried some Olin 630 once in the 10 with a 150 and 155 grain bullet and the flash and flame were quite impressive but the amount of unburned powder left in the gun was a bit much. 200 grain bullets and WW296 or 2400 might give the results you seek. CB.

Inspector3711 · February 12, 2009, 10:24 PM

HS-6, Autocomp, and Longshot are three of the powders that tend to be at the top of scale for velocity. Go take a look at reloading data at the Hodgdon site:

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

I use HS-6 in my .40 and it blows flames out the barrel pretty nicely. Sometimes there's even a spark or two.
You are making me jealous... Haven't finished saving up for a 10MM yet.

scsov509 · February 12, 2009, 11:30 PM

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Blue Dot, AA#7, and Power Pistol (there's lots of others in this range too) are better powders for 10mm and probably eject enough still-burning powder to give you a nice fireball.

If it is white flammage that you seek, then Power Pistol most certainly falls into the flash and bang category where autos are concerned.

CowTowner · February 13, 2009, 08:06 AM

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If it is white flammage that you seek, then Power Pistol most certainly falls into the flash and bang category

What he said.

Shoney · February 13, 2009, 08:18 PM

Wow! What a mind set!!!!!!!

You express no interest in accuracy or economy, just big bang and lots of flash????????

I"m sure that in the near future, we will be calling you Ol'threefingers One Eye Loaded45.

And if you ever get in a gunfight at night, you will effectively be blind for 5 seconds after each shot.

Inspector3711 · February 13, 2009, 11:43 PM

Ah Shoney... He can use some of the hotter powders and get a bigger flame but still be safe. Just don't exceed max. Follow the rules. Why have a magnum if you're not going to use magnum loads?

February 12, 2009, 03:11 PM	#1
Loaded45 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Posts: 3	10mm handloads I am going to start reloading my 10mm rounds and have a question. What kind of powder will give me the loudest band and biggest flame? I just like that kind of stuff Thanks

February 12, 2009, 03:27 PM	#2
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	You'll want to use a powder that's actually a little too slow-burning for the cartridge to maximize the muzzle blast. W296 might be too slow, I don't know. 2400 or AA#9 should be good candidates. Blue Dot, AA#7, and Power Pistol (there's lots of others in this range too) are better powders for 10mm and probably eject enough still-burning powder to give you a nice fireball. __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

February 12, 2009, 10:02 PM	#3
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	LOL. I tried some Olin 630 once in the 10 with a 150 and 155 grain bullet and the flash and flame were quite impressive but the amount of unburned powder left in the gun was a bit much. 200 grain bullets and WW296 or 2400 might give the results you seek. CB. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

February 12, 2009, 10:24 PM	#4
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	HS-6, Autocomp, and Longshot are three of the powders that tend to be at the top of scale for velocity. Go take a look at reloading data at the Hodgdon site: http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp I use HS-6 in my .40 and it blows flames out the barrel pretty nicely. Sometimes there's even a spark or two. You are making me jealous... Haven't finished saving up for a 10MM yet. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

February 13, 2009, 11:43 PM	#8
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	Ah Shoney... He can use some of the hotter powders and get a bigger flame but still be safe. Just don't exceed max. Follow the rules. Why have a magnum if you're not going to use magnum loads? __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

February 13, 2009, 08:18 PM	#7
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	Wow! What a mind set!!!!!!! You express no interest in accuracy or economy, just big bang and lots of flash???????? I"m sure that in the near future, we will be calling you Ol'threefingers One Eye Loaded45. And if you ever get in a gunfight at night, you will effectively be blind for 5 seconds after each shot. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111