10mm loads with 200 grain bullets

AZAK · August 27, 2008, 02:38 AM

I am looking for any "tried and true" 10mm loads using 200 grain bullets. (I do have manuals and have printed off data from powder manufacture's web sites.)

So, I am looking for the voice of wisdom and experience here, anybody else out there love the 10mm with a good size bullet weight and load for it?

This is my first foray into pistol cartridge reloading. I have been reloading rifle for a bit, and am ready to start with my handgun cartridges, starting with the 10mm.

I was recommended Hodgdon Universal at around 5.5 grains starting point, CCI Large Pistol primers, and Hornady 200 grain HPXTPs any thoughts? (I also noticed that on Hodgdon's site that they did not list the Hornady HPXTP only the FMJ. Would there be any difference in the loading?)

Thanks in advance!

Sevens · August 27, 2008, 09:25 AM

Most of my 10mm loading has been done with hard cast lead bullets. I've done a fair bit with 170 and 175 grain LSWC with a few different powders. Recently I found a supply of 200 grain TCBB bullets and I've tried two different loads with them, both returning decent results.

200 grain TCBB in front of 9.0 grains of AA#7 with room for more if I choose, not a max load. Good function, decent accuracy and no barrel leading.

200 grain TCBB in front of 7.5 grains of Alliant Power Pistol also with room to go higher if I wish. Also functions well with no leading. I believe these bullets (D&J hard cast) are rated to 1,400 fps. I'm surely not approaching that speed.

Both are loaded to a COAL of 1.247" which feeds and functions perfectly well in my S&W 1006.

I've had decent luck with 175 grainers using Blue Dot, so I'll probably try Blue Dot next with the truncated cone 200's.

Sorry I haven't done much with jacketed in a long time... back in the day I did many loads using 180-200 grain JHPs and FMJs and Bullseye powder. Worked, but Bullseye isn't exactly the best choice for this caliber. That was a long, long time ago.

What's your pistol?

CowTowner · August 27, 2008, 09:55 AM

I'm loading my 10mm Witness with a 180 grain TCFM from Zero over 10.3 grains of BlueDot and a WLP primer. Works just fine for me. Haven't ventured into the 200 grain zone yet.
You might want to cruise over to http://www.10mmtalk.com/index.php?showforum=8 and see what others are using.

farnorthdan · August 27, 2008, 12:26 PM

Right now I'm reloading 180 grn Hornady HP with 5.5 grains of Titegroup. This seems to be a very accurate load with reasonable recoil.

DS

AZAK · August 27, 2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

What's your pistol?

G29. This has been my favorite CCW for the last seven years!

AZAK · August 27, 2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks for the link! I will check it out.

AZAK · August 27, 2008, 01:05 PM

Just curious how far North, we might be neighbors. I have a neighbor named Dan, and this is definitely North. I will talk to him about reloading next time that I see him, and maybe he is you... or you are he... or not!

farnorthdan · August 28, 2008, 10:58 AM

Eagle River, Alaska

WESHOOT2 · August 30, 2008, 10:24 AM

Since the bullet does the work, what work do you wish to perform?

(I have data for bullets ranging from the 135g up to 220g).

AZAK · September 1, 2008, 02:19 AM

I am looking for loads as bear defense. I normally carry a rifle and/or shotgun with slugs for a primary bear defense. This primary does get set down on occasion, and the 10mm is always still on the hip.

So, I am looking for larger weight bullets with some umph behind them. Also CC my 10 for two leggeds. I would rather have over penetration, then not enough. Where I live, over penetration really is not an issue. Bears, yes, Moose, yes. Lots of layered clothing for at least six months of the year, yes.

I do have a variety of different factory ammo, but would prefer to make my own; now that I am starting to "get the hang of it".

Thanks

WESHOOT2 · September 1, 2008, 08:57 AM

Speer #13 offers superb 10mm / 200g data (with their bullet).

IME their top-velocity load is 'correct'.
IME if using the Hornady lower your AA9 charge to 13.0g and work up (I use CCI300 under AA9 / Hornady 200g FMJ).

Brutus · September 1, 2008, 06:22 PM

I've tried a few, hope this helps.

200gr. Hornady XTP 12.1 gr. AA#9 1150fps Good accuarcy
180gr. Hornady XTP 13.6 gr. AA#9 1250fps

Shot out of a Kimber Target II & measured over a Chrony.
Personally if I were in Alaska I'd choose a 44 mag or heavy 45 colt

AZAK · September 3, 2008, 12:51 AM

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Personally if I were in Alaska I'd choose a 44 mag or heavy 45 colt

I used to carry 44 mags, three different ones over the years. I got tired of hitching my pants up due to the weight. So "heavy" is the operative word! Since I mainly carry a handgun as a back up to a magnum rifle or a shotgun with slugs, I do like the lighter, and still pretty potent, G29 in 10mm.

I saw a bear pretty close up today while out, and have always liked the idea of a flamethrower!!!

Brutus, thanks for the load info!

August 27, 2008, 09:25 AM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,755	Most of my 10mm loading has been done with hard cast lead bullets. I've done a fair bit with 170 and 175 grain LSWC with a few different powders. Recently I found a supply of 200 grain TCBB bullets and I've tried two different loads with them, both returning decent results. 200 grain TCBB in front of 9.0 grains of AA#7 with room for more if I choose, not a max load. Good function, decent accuracy and no barrel leading. 200 grain TCBB in front of 7.5 grains of Alliant Power Pistol also with room to go higher if I wish. Also functions well with no leading. I believe these bullets (D&J hard cast) are rated to 1,400 fps. I'm surely not approaching that speed. Both are loaded to a COAL of 1.247" which feeds and functions perfectly well in my S&W 1006. I've had decent luck with 175 grainers using Blue Dot, so I'll probably try Blue Dot next with the truncated cone 200's. Sorry I haven't done much with jacketed in a long time... back in the day I did many loads using 180-200 grain JHPs and FMJs and Bullseye powder. Worked, but Bullseye isn't exactly the best choice for this caliber. That was a long, long time ago. What's your pistol? __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

August 27, 2008, 09:55 AM	#3
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	Close..... I'm loading my 10mm Witness with a 180 grain TCFM from Zero over 10.3 grains of BlueDot and a WLP primer. Works just fine for me. Haven't ventured into the 200 grain zone yet. You might want to cruise over to http://www.10mmtalk.com/index.php?showforum=8 and see what others are using. __________________ 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 27, 2008, 12:26 PM	#4
farnorthdan Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2007 Posts: 371	Right now I'm reloading 180 grn Hornady HP with 5.5 grains of Titegroup. This seems to be a very accurate load with reasonable recoil. DS __________________ Believe NONE of what you hear; HALF of what you see and ALL you believe Accuracy is king,penatration is queen but why not jack'em in the process if you can.

August 27, 2008, 01:02 PM	#6
AZAK Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: the object towards which the action of the sea is directed Posts: 2,123	CowTowner Thanks for the link! I will check it out. __________________ The lowest paid college major/degree in this country after graduation... Elementary Education. Now, go figure...

August 28, 2008, 10:58 AM	#8
farnorthdan Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2007 Posts: 371	Eagle River, Alaska __________________ Believe NONE of what you hear; HALF of what you see and ALL you believe Accuracy is king,penatration is queen but why not jack'em in the process if you can.

August 27, 2008, 02:38 AM	#1
AZAK Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: the object towards which the action of the sea is directed Posts: 2,123	10mm loads with 200 grain bullets I am looking for any "tried and true" 10mm loads using 200 grain bullets. (I do have manuals and have printed off data from powder manufacture's web sites.) So, I am looking for the voice of wisdom and experience here, anybody else out there love the 10mm with a good size bullet weight and load for it? This is my first foray into pistol cartridge reloading. I have been reloading rifle for a bit, and am ready to start with my handgun cartridges, starting with the 10mm. I was recommended Hodgdon Universal at around 5.5 grains starting point, CCI Large Pistol primers, and Hornady 200 grain HPXTPs any thoughts? (I also noticed that on Hodgdon's site that they did not list the Hornady HPXTP only the FMJ. Would there be any difference in the loading?) Thanks in advance! __________________ The lowest paid college major/degree in this country after graduation... Elementary Education. Now, go figure...

August 27, 2008, 01:05 PM	#7
AZAK Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: the object towards which the action of the sea is directed Posts: 2,123	farnorthdan Just curious how far North, we might be neighbors. I have a neighbor named Dan, and this is definitely North. I will talk to him about reloading next time that I see him, and maybe he is you... or you are he... or not! __________________ The lowest paid college major/degree in this country after graduation... Elementary Education. Now, go figure...

August 30, 2008, 10:24 AM	#9
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	First, start at the beginning Since the bullet does the work, what work do you wish to perform? (I have data for bullets ranging from the 135g up to 220g). __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

September 1, 2008, 02:19 AM	#10
AZAK Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: the object towards which the action of the sea is directed Posts: 2,123	Weshoot2 I am looking for loads as bear defense. I normally carry a rifle and/or shotgun with slugs for a primary bear defense. This primary does get set down on occasion, and the 10mm is always still on the hip. So, I am looking for larger weight bullets with some umph behind them. Also CC my 10 for two leggeds. I would rather have over penetration, then not enough. Where I live, over penetration really is not an issue. Bears, yes, Moose, yes. Lots of layered clothing for at least six months of the year, yes. I do have a variety of different factory ammo, but would prefer to make my own; now that I am starting to "get the hang of it". Thanks __________________ The lowest paid college major/degree in this country after graduation... Elementary Education. Now, go figure...

September 1, 2008, 08:57 AM	#11
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	gotcha Speer #13 offers superb 10mm / 200g data (with their bullet). IME their top-velocity load is 'correct'. IME if using the Hornady lower your AA9 charge to 13.0g and work up (I use CCI300 under AA9 / Hornady 200g FMJ). __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

September 1, 2008, 06:22 PM	#12
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	I've tried a few, hope this helps. 200gr. Hornady XTP 12.1 gr. AA#9 1150fps Good accuarcy 180gr. Hornady XTP 13.6 gr. AA#9 1250fps Shot out of a Kimber Target II & measured over a Chrony. Personally if I were in Alaska I'd choose a 44 mag or heavy 45 colt

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