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10mm Ammuntion => Factory 10mm ammo => Topic started by: Intercooler on November 18 2017 12:27:53 PM MST

Title: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 18 2017 12:27:53 PM MST
   They make some pretty interesting offerings! Has anyone seen CFE loaded ammo?

I'm going to place an order since the response I got they said 1300 FPS out of a G20. That's pretty decent!

https://www.fenixammo.com/online-store/10MM-FXP-180gr-Defensive-Hollowpoint-p72656634
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition
Post by: Intercooler on November 18 2017 12:35:14 PM MST
  I found a little CFE information:

http://www.shootingtimes.com/ballistics/fast-look-hodgdon-cfe-pistol-powder/
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition
Post by: Intercooler on November 18 2017 01:59:19 PM MST
I found a 5% code if anyone wants to try them.

Coupon 'PRACTAC5', 5% off
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition
Post by: Intercooler on November 18 2017 03:25:45 PM MST
  The MFG got back to me saying the powder is Long Shot and not CFE.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition
Post by: 01deuce on November 18 2017 03:50:10 PM MST
Are you ordering the HP or the flat point? They list the flat point @ 1300fps also. That makes it the only fmj higher than the Sig ammo at that price point ( that I'm aware of). I'm thinking of ordering a couple hundred rounds myself
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition
Post by: Intercooler on November 18 2017 03:55:24 PM MST
   He told me both are loaded to the same specification. I could use more FMJ's for range sessions as opposed to defensive rounds.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition
Post by: Intercooler on November 18 2017 04:38:31 PM MST
500 for $185 in Starline brass isn't too shabby if it really hits near 1300 FPS!

https://www.fenixammo.com/online-store/10MM-180gr-Flat-Point-p96344663
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition
Post by: 4949shooter on November 19 2017 03:54:53 AM MST
I am interested.  ;D
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition
Post by: Intercooler on November 19 2017 01:12:04 PM MST
I placed an order for the 10mm FMJ and .357 Magnum. Let's see if it hits the numbers!
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 22 2017 04:39:06 PM MST
I received my order today. They get a couple of points for the cool tri-fold ammo boxes and fast shipping. I will need to take a few points off for the .357 ammos I received.

It is loaded in new Starline and looks like possibly a Montana bullet.

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Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 22 2017 04:41:15 PM MST
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23794775_1599112530126773_4311313174837078879_n.jpg?oh=4dd583f5570e189ac190ba5149ff343d&oe=5A89B955)

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Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: 4949shooter on November 22 2017 05:09:10 PM MST
Looks like the old chronograph is about to get some exercise! 
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 22 2017 05:18:55 PM MST
Shoota-Palooza  ;D
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: 01deuce on November 23 2017 12:02:15 PM MST
 I received mine yesterday as well. Ordered Tues and it shipped same day and it was delivered Wednesday.

I ordered the 250 rd bulk pack which came loose in a plastic bag. I shot 50 rounds of it this morning through my limited and stock I. I don't have a chronograph,  but comparing it to the Sig fmj it felt like it had a little more pop to it. It shot flawless through  the limited, but it appears to have extremely hard primers as it had 2 separate failures to fire on the first pull with the stock I. A second pull and they.both fired. I read about this happening in light sprung competition guns, but I was very surprised this happened in a gun that I have put a 18lb hammer spring in.
  I'm anxious to see chronograph numbers for this.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 23 2017 12:04:38 PM MST
I am too and thanks for that report! If it felt stronger than Sig rounds that says something.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: 01deuce on November 23 2017 12:22:57 PM MST
Not as big a felt difference as it is  between the Sig and S&B , but I'm confident it wasn't my imagination that it was a little more stout than the Sig. Mine is the same lot number as yours as well.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: 4949shooter on November 23 2017 01:28:10 PM MST
Gotta figure out the primer issue.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 23 2017 04:16:02 PM MST
I keep my pistols stock. Never any issues with primers.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: 01deuce on November 23 2017 06:33:34 PM MST
With a heavier than stock hammer spring mine hits harder than stock and definitely should not have that issue. It could be a combination of hard primers and seating depth. I will be shooting more tommorw with some of my other Tanfo's. Before today the only time I have ever had a light  strike with anything was a $200 Taurus revolver.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 27 2017 02:51:37 PM MST
This was the shocker of today's shooting. Really stout and probably a little tough on the hands if doing a long session. Almost a tie between these and Buffalo Bore for strongest 180's ever recorded.

EAA Limited Pro 4.75" 1354, 1359, 1334, 1344, 1347. Average 1347.6 FPS/ 726 LBS
EAA Super Match 6" 1388, 1404, 1385. 1398, 1391. Average 1393.2 FPS/ 776 LBS

I ran the Sig Sauer 180's with them.

EAA Limited Pro 4.75" 1220, 1239. Average 1229.5 FPS/ 604 LBS
EAA Super Match 6" 1257, 1274. Average 1265.5 FPS/ 640 LBS
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: 4949shooter on November 27 2017 02:55:18 PM MST
Wow. Any signs of overpressure?
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 27 2017 03:28:17 PM MST
  I will have to look at the brass and see if anything is there. My pistols also gave primer hits that didn't set them off. I'm sharing what I have with Fenix about everything.

Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 27 2017 05:14:27 PM MST
I was told they use Long Shot for the powder. Probably a decent amount!
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: 4949shooter on November 27 2017 05:37:03 PM MST
Sounds like it! 8)
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 28 2017 06:00:34 AM MST
   Fenix took the lot number and said they would look into the primer issue. They are changing to Federal primers though now that they are more readily available.
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 28 2017 06:16:55 AM MST
Primers that didn't pop
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24129642_1605099956194697_1078335827032643882_n.jpg?oh=2dd1b0d30d629798b3e6ac9eaf816dc4&oe=5A8BE38D) It looks like the hits were pretty okay
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 28 2017 06:35:50 AM MST
Underwood Ammo/Fenix Ammo/Sig Sauer fired 10mm brass. Underwood Ammo .430", Fenix Ammo .430" and Sig Sauer .428"
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(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23915689_1605142326190460_1748686594179342086_n.jpg?oh=ac42ce5f4b92c4abe159d98530928b29&oe=5A8D2159)
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: The_Shadow on November 28 2017 08:53:10 AM MST
Those from Fenix Ammo didn't go bang?  That's not cool!  Have you cleaned the firing pin channel lately? 
I have to wonder if those casing are short and moved forward with the primer strike...
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on November 28 2017 11:00:38 AM MST
Putting them in the mail to you tomorrow with the other rounds for pull-down. Hopefully it turns up something!
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: The_Shadow on November 28 2017 01:44:53 PM MST
I'll be on the look out to see what's what!   8)
Title: Re: Fenix Ammunition 10mm 180gr FMJ
Post by: Intercooler on December 25 2017 12:36:36 PM MST
Found a video