10MM loads

Brutus · December 24, 2005, 08:22 AM

I've been reloading the 10 for about a year & a half now, best loads I've come up with are:
1. 180gr. Hornady XTP 13.5 gr AA#9 @ 1200FPS.
2. 200 gr. Hornady XTP 12.1 gr AA#9 @ 1120FPS.
3. 180gr. Rainer FP. 7.8gr Power Pistol @1100 FPS.
Interested to here what other folks been shooting.

WESHOOT2 · December 24, 2005, 08:33 AM

Might experiment with Blue Dot and 800X, too........chrono-mapping all the way

Vitamin G · December 24, 2005, 04:55 PM

I've been using 135gr JHP's and blue dot... lots of blue dot. In fact, I'm not even going to post it because its over maximum. I trust it though, because it works for me, and Mike McNett (owner of doubletap) posted it on a different forum as one of his loads before he started doubletap, i think.

Spectre01 · December 27, 2005, 08:09 AM

175gr Win Silvertips, Win brass & primers.

8.5 gr WAP,,, Very clean, Very accurate.

Feels like factory loads.

WESHOOT2 · December 27, 2005, 08:57 AM

Yes........

caz223 · December 27, 2005, 01:31 PM

The best resource for 10mm loads is the 10mm reloading forum at GT.
http://www.glocktalk.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=67
A LOT of Mr. McNett's handiwork there.

RickB · December 27, 2005, 01:47 PM

I use AA #7 and Ramshot Enforcer for just about all of my loads. Not much data on the latter. Since I can use a .45 for sub-caliber training, I load mostly warm. I like 135@1400, 170/180@1300, and 200@1200.

tjhands · December 29, 2005, 09:33 AM

Most bullet companies claim that Accurate #7 provides the best accuracy for 10mm and is often their choice for hunting loads as well in that caliber. That is all I use for 10mm anymore. Under Hornady 180g XTPs, I use 11.3g of AA#7. Nice big bang and superb accuracy out to 50 yards in my Glock 20.

The_Last_Boyscout · October 23, 2006, 09:38 PM

I find that 5.0 grs Unique under a 200gr HP/XTP makes a nice low power practice round out of my Kimber.

Clark · October 24, 2006, 10:44 AM

CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond currently published maximums for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.

AA#9 = Ramshot Enforcer = H108 = WC820

I can only get 15.5 gr of that powder to fit under a 200 gr bullet in 10mm.

That powder does not compress, at all.
The bullet just squishes with more press force and more powder.

paknheat · October 28, 2006, 07:17 AM

I am going to start loading the BIG 10, and was wondering if any one has tried the Alliant Power Pistol. I have had good luck with this in 9mm and .45 acp. I will be shooting the 10mm loads in a Gock-29.

December 24, 2005, 08:22 AM	#1
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	10MM loads I've been reloading the 10 for about a year & a half now, best loads I've come up with are: 1. 180gr. Hornady XTP 13.5 gr AA#9 @ 1200FPS. 2. 200 gr. Hornady XTP 12.1 gr AA#9 @ 1120FPS. 3. 180gr. Rainer FP. 7.8gr Power Pistol @1100 FPS. Interested to here what other folks been shooting.

December 24, 2005, 08:33 AM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	murmurs Might experiment with Blue Dot and 800X, too........chrono-mapping all the way __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

December 27, 2005, 08:09 AM	#4
Spectre01 Junior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 6	175gr Win Silvertips, Win brass & primers. 8.5 gr WAP,,, Very clean, Very accurate. Feels like factory loads. __________________ Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm Colt Anaconda 44 mag Colt Python elite 357 mag Walther ppk/s 380

December 27, 2005, 08:57 AM	#5
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Mr. McNett Yes........ __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

December 27, 2005, 01:31 PM	#6
caz223 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,429	The best resource for 10mm loads is the 10mm reloading forum at GT. http://www.glocktalk.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=67 A LOT of Mr. McNett's handiwork there. __________________ I'm not just a gun. I'm YOUR gun. (Hold me.)

December 24, 2005, 04:55 PM	#3
Vitamin G Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 307	I've been using 135gr JHP's and blue dot... lots of blue dot. In fact, I'm not even going to post it because its over maximum. I trust it though, because it works for me, and Mike McNett (owner of doubletap) posted it on a different forum as one of his loads before he started doubletap, i think.

December 27, 2005, 01:47 PM	#7
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I use AA #7 and Ramshot Enforcer for just about all of my loads. Not much data on the latter. Since I can use a .45 for sub-caliber training, I load mostly warm. I like 135@1400, 170/180@1300, and 200@1200.

December 29, 2005, 09:33 AM	#8
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	Most bullet companies claim that Accurate #7 provides the best accuracy for 10mm and is often their choice for hunting loads as well in that caliber. That is all I use for 10mm anymore. Under Hornady 180g XTPs, I use 11.3g of AA#7. Nice big bang and superb accuracy out to 50 yards in my Glock 20. __________________ "If the sole purpose of handguns is to kill people, then mine are all defective." - Uncle Ted Nugent

October 23, 2006, 09:38 PM	#9
The_Last_Boyscout Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2005 Posts: 10	reduced 10mm loads I find that 5.0 grs Unique under a 200gr HP/XTP makes a nice low power practice round out of my Kimber. __________________ Be Prepared !!!

October 24, 2006, 10:44 AM	#10
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond currently published maximums for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information. AA#9 = Ramshot Enforcer = H108 = WC820 I can only get 15.5 gr of that powder to fit under a 200 gr bullet in 10mm. That powder does not compress, at all. The bullet just squishes with more press force and more powder.

October 28, 2006, 07:17 AM	#11
paknheat Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: East Texas Posts: 334	I am going to start loading the BIG 10, and was wondering if any one has tried the Alliant Power Pistol. I have had good luck with this in 9mm and .45 acp. I will be shooting the 10mm loads in a Gock-29.