I think the 10mm would Feed the 40 rounds fine but remember they headspace on the case mouth so the 40 would need to be held by the extractor to be able to fire. Same as shooting a 9mm in a 38 super. Some people say they work
fine, others say not so good.
From my experience trying that if you are lucky enough to get it drilled, you will probably ruin the drill bit, you will break the tap in it. Did that a couple times and gave up. The mag release is very hard.
It depends where you shoot 3 gun and if they make provisions for PCC in their 3 gun matches. You will not be able to compete with a 223 rifle if there are long range targets.
9 major also. You can just drop your load down 1 1/2-2 grains from major which will be around 140 pf depending on your powder but be aware that a lot of slower powders will be pretty dirty at reduced loads. You may also need to drop the recoil spring a couple lbs.
I would think those dings and dents are a result of the brass hitting the edge of the ejection port. Possibly the extractor needs tightened up or the ejector needs adjusted.
Well let's see, I started shooting USPSA matches in the late 80's and probably shot several years before I started setting the extractors up like that. No it wasn't Major 9 back then but did the same with 38 supers. So maybe 24 years then.?
I have not used IMR4895 with 55's but it was my most accurate load with 69 Sierra's. Only problem is it does not meter worth beans on a Dillon powder measure. I actually had squibs due to bridging in the powder measure so had to weigh each load. I have since changes to ball powders.
You are going to get opinions saying both ways are correct. I tune mine so the hook touches the groove as that will allow for maximum hook contact on the rim. Been doing this for a little while, like 25 years. ?
Bought a bunch of the S&B primers several years for a very good price. No issues at all with small pistol primers but the small rifle primers are too hard for a handgun.