10mm reloading

Miracle Man · Apr 17, 2023

So I just purchased a 10mm and I'm of course going to reload for it, that's what we do LOL.

I've purchased 180 gr. Hornady XTP's and 180 gr. Hornady FMJ FN.

I dove into the 9mm and 45 ACP reloading a few years ago but before that was strictly 38/357, 44 mag, 45 LC. So I'm kinda new to semi-auto reloading.

Any powder preference suggestions?

dutch686 · Apr 17, 2023

I'm a big fan of Accurate Arms #9 aka AA9. Hornady's reloading guide has some good recipes. I'm currently loading 14 gr AA9 for my 610 revolver as a hunting load using 180gr jhp's.

Autonomous · Apr 17, 2023

I load A #9 under coated 200 gr SWC and A #5 under 170 gr coated SWC.
Is there a particular reason you only buy jacketed bullets?

tlawler · Apr 17, 2023

My favorites for 10mm are Bluedot and Longshot.

rosewood · Apr 17, 2023

tlawler said:
My favorites for 10mm are Bluedot and Longshot.

Ditto.

Be86, power pistol and cfe pistol are also good options.

Longshot Is favorite.

Rosewood

Hair Trigger · Apr 17, 2023

I typically use Blue Dot and Power Pistol for both my .40S&W and 10mm loads. Works well with 155 and 180 grain JHP's. If you've a mind for a really kick-butt 10mm round, try a 155 grain JHP with 12.5 grains Blue Dot. From a 5" barrel you'll get around 1425 fps.

Miracle Man · Apr 17, 2023

Autonomous said:
I load A #9 under coated 200 gr SWC and A #5 under 170 gr coated SWC.
Is there a particular reason you only buy jacketed bullets?

Oh I've used plenty of lead reloading for revolvers. But I've only dipped a very small toe into lead for semi-autos. I've always assumed, incorrectly I guess? that there would be feeding issues with lead in semi-autos.

Perhaps I should try some more out?

Miracle Man · Apr 17, 2023

tlawler said:
My favorites for 10mm are Bluedot and Longshot.

Hair Trigger said:
I typically use Blue Dot and Power Pistol for both my .40S&W and 10mm loads. Works well with 155 and 180 grain JHP's. If you've a mind for a really kick-butt 10mm round, try a 155 grain JHP with 12.5 grains Blue Dot. From a 5" barrel you'll get around 1425 fps.

I've got a couple lbs. of Blue Dot. I'll probably give that a try

Hair Trigger · Apr 17, 2023

Miracle Man said:
So I'm kinda new to semi-auto reloading.

Be sure to do a firm taper crimp on your 10mm loads, especially on the hot end of the range; they're more prone to set back than 9mm.

What 10mm did you buy? I had a 2nd Gen G20 for 25 years, sold it and got a Ruger SR 1911 in 10mm. I decided to go the 1911 route on my semiautos, with no regrets.

Autonomous · Apr 17, 2023

Miracle Man said:
...I've always assumed... that there would be feeding issues with lead in semi-autos.

Maybe once upon a time but magazine feed lip geometry has been refined and tolerances are much better now.

tmd17 · Apr 17, 2023

Miracle Man said:
... I've always assumed, incorrectly I guess? that there would be feeding issues with lead in semi-autos....

Get you a mold and start casting! I have sent thousands of home grown powder coated lead alloy rounds down range from my auto loaders with out feeding issues.

Miracle Man · Apr 17, 2023

Hair Trigger said:
Be sure to do a firm taper crimp on your 10mm loads, especially on the hot end of the range; they're more prone to set back than 9mm.

What 10mm did you buy? I had a 2nd Gen G20 for 25 years, sold it and got a Ruger SR 1911 in 10mm. I decided to go the 1911 route on my semiautos, with no regrets.

Springfield XDM elite came with six 16 round mags and I jumped on it.

I hope the grip isn't to much for my not so big hands. I'm a giant 1911 style fan. I was considering a Rock Island single stack 1911 10mm among others.

I got tired of all the research and pulled the trigger on the Springfield.

Miracle Man · Apr 17, 2023

tmd17 said:
Get you a mold and start casting! I have sent thousands of home grown powder coated lead alloy rounds down range from my auto loaders with out feeding issues.

I've resisted doing my own casting for quite some time now. I'm going to take the plunge now I guess.

Seems to me lead bullets are getting harder to come by. I'll just start making my own.

Hair Trigger · Apr 17, 2023

Miracle Man said:
Springfield XDM elite came with six 16 round mags and I jumped on it.

I got tired of all the research and pulled the trigger on the Springfield.

You won't regret it. I have 3 SA 1911's and the performance and workmanship is great. Factory service, should you need it, is also great.

Autonomous · Apr 18, 2023

Miracle Man said:
Springfield XDM elite came with six 16 round mags and I jumped on it.

I hope the grip isn't to much for my not so big hands. I'm a giant 1911 style fan. I was considering a Rock Island single stack 1911 10mm among others.

I got tired of all the research and pulled the trigger on the Springfield.

Good choice. Does the Elite offer the same different size grip panels the pre-Elite models did?

ArchAngelCD · Apr 18, 2023

I don't load for the 10mm but a good shooting buddy of mine does. He used to use nothing but HS-7 but since it was discontinued and then he ran out of it he changed over to AA#7 instead. He is very happy with it. If you have any give that a try along with the Blue Dot tests you are going to do.

Good luck, keep us updated.

rosewood · Apr 18, 2023

Miracle Man said:
I've resisted doing my own casting for quite some time now. I'm going to take the plunge now I guess.

Seems to me lead bullets are getting harder to come by. I'll just start making my own.

I haven't had any issue finding cast boolits at the usual reloading webpages. Not going to find it locally though.

I cast most of mine and switched to powder coating the boolits. It is fairly easy to apply and you won't regret it.

Rosewood

STORMINORMAN · Apr 18, 2023

At the present time I do not personally own a 10mm: I do, however, reload for a friend with a couple.

We have found Accurate #5 & #7, Longshot and CFE-Pistol to be good powders for this caliber, with Berrys Thick Plated bullets (165 & 180gr) great for practice/range loads.

Cheers!

dutch686 · Apr 18, 2023

Miracle Man said:
Oh I've used plenty of lead reloading for revolvers. But I've only dipped a very small toe into lead for semi-autos. I've always assumed, incorrectly I guess? that there would be feeding issues with lead in semi-autos.

Perhaps I should try some more out?

I use lead slugs for practice that are very close in weight and velocity to my jhp loads. Keeps the cost down. As long as you have good slug to barrel fit leading is really not a concern. Of course if you're shooting lead it's good to check your barrel every so often. My Lee mold Conical nose bullets feed very well in my Dan Wesson razorback.

Autonomous · Apr 18, 2023

Coated baby!
Costs only ~ 1¢ per bullet more, is clean on your hands and dies and does not lead the barrel!

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