camaross400 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I am new to reloading 10mm. I currently load 5.56, 45ACP and 9mm and I am now getting ready to load 10mm for my converted Glock 21. What bullets do you buy for the range and hunting? What powder do you suggest? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fltbed Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Over the years, I have tested bullets from 135 gr to 220 gr and many different powders from WSF to #9. I've settled on 180 gr (coated lead, Star JHP or Xtreme HP's) loaded with 10.4 gr of Blue Dot for practice. This is by far the most accurate load tested and I would not be afraid to use it for hunting when topped with Hornadys XTP. This load typically chronographs around 1150-1200 f.p.s. depending on barrel length, with the only real drawback being the muzzle flash. My hunting load is: New Starline brass Hornady 180 gr XTP 14.4 gr Accurate #9 CCI #350 LPM primer OAL 1.250 This load typically Chronographs in the low 1200 f.p.s. range and is almost as accurate as the Blue Dot load without the massive muzzle flash. However, it is a compressed load and I had to make a custom seater plug to seat the bullet without deforming it. Other powders to consider are: 800X Must be hand weighed but good velocity & accuracy Longshot Great velocity (over 1300 f.p.s. at max loads) but poor accuracy. Before starting any of your testing, I would strongly recommend getting a full length guide rod from Loan Wolf and upping your recoil spring weight to 20-24 pounds to help tame any premature unlocking of the slide & barrel. Hope this helps. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaross400 Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Over the years, I have tested bullets from 135 gr to 220 gr and many different powders from WSF to #9. I've settled on 180 gr (coated lead, Star JHP or Xtreme HP's) loaded with 10.4 gr of Blue Dot for practice. This is by far the most accurate load tested and I would not be afraid to use it for hunting when topped with Hornadys XTP. This load typically chronographs around 1150-1200 f.p.s. depending on barrel length, with the only real drawback being the muzzle flash. My hunting load is: New Starline brass Hornady 180 gr XTP 14.4 gr Accurate #9 CCI #350 LPM primer OAL 1.250 This load typically Chronographs in the low 1200 f.p.s. range and is almost as accurate as the Blue Dot load without the massive muzzle flash. However, it is a compressed load and I had to make a custom seater plug to seat the bullet without deforming it. Other powders to consider are: 800X Must be hand weighed but good velocity & accuracy Longshot Great velocity (over 1300 f.p.s. at max loads) but poor accuracy. Before starting any of your testing, I would strongly recommend getting a full length guide rod from Loan Wolf and upping your recoil spring weight to 20-24 pounds to help tame any premature unlocking of the slide & barrel. Hope this helps. JeffThanks Jeff. This is great info. I did order a 20lb recoil spring after watching Mrgunsngear on YouTube.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Any good loads for 10mm with Nosler 135 JHP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fltbed Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 8/19/2018 at 5:27 PM, Bill Schwab said: Any good loads for 10mm with Nosler 135 JHP? Power Pistol seemed to work best with the lighter bullets. I don't remember the exact data. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 competition, hunting, or home protection? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 8 hours ago, Rnlinebacker said: competition, hunting, or home protection? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Was thinking home protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Was thinking home protection.In my opinion, for home protection get a pump shotgun you can hip fire and attach a light toSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
858 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Bill Schwab said: Was thinking home protection. 180gr Gold Dot Starline brass 9.5gr Long shot CCI Primers 1250FPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodybag0 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I"ve been hand loading a bunch of 10mm lately. Currently been loading 10gr Power Pistol with Xtreme 165 RNFP. New Starline brass. Shooting out of Glock 40 with Lone wolf barrel 6.5" barrel. Getting a high of 1449 fps. My G29 with bar-sto stock length barrel gave me a high of 1287. I also load heavier bullets but this load is my favorite. I also have found out that, for me, bullet profile will effect how the gun feeds. Try to stay with round nose bullets. Truncated cone shaped bullets had trouble feeding in both my hand guns. However feed good in 10mm Vector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer61 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I like my 10mm. 9-9.2 grains Longshot and a 180 grain Montana Gold JHP is my everyday load. I've found it to be very accurate in both my Kimber and my G20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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