Hello, everybody.
I shoot / reload .45 for the range. I carry 9mm. But I've always wanted a 10. I don't know why that is. I really don't like hard-kicking guns but for some reason I always wanted a 10mm 1911.
Well I did some trading and got me a new Springfield Operator 1911. In the hand it feels like Darth Vader's 1911. Makes my Govt. Model .45s feel positively tame.
I haven't shot it yet, but I now have dies, bullets (Hornady 180 grain jacketed flat point), 500 new cases (Starline). I have a case gauge on the way.
I'll be starting with Accurate Arms #5 powder, which I already have for 9mm and .45. Although the weight of authority seems to be that #9 is better.
I got a box of factory ammo (SIG, 180 grains at 1250 fps) for testing, and I loaded up 25 rounds of home-brew.
Now all I need is a free afternoon for range time.
Welcome aboard!
Enjoy your new Springfield 10mm. I have to Glocks in our favorite caliber. A 1911 will be my next purchase in ten.
Univibe, Welcome to the forum and the world of 10mm. #5 is a little on the fast side for the 10mm but it does have several applications, especially as target plinkers. Accurate #7 and #9 do a better job with respect to pressure vs. performance with most bullet weights.
If you like the Sig performance, Alliant BE-86 was what we saw inside of them.
Be sure to post your results and experiences.
Best regards! :D
Here's what I think I want to do:
There are 3 levels of 10mm that I can see. There are loads that duplicate .40--why bother? There are very hot loads that duplicate the old Norma stuff (700+ foot pounds). And then there are mid-range loads that are more or less what my box of factory Sig loads will do, 180 grains at 1250 fps. These are the ones I want to load to. According to AA data, #5 won't do this but #9 will. The 25 loads I made with #5 look like they'll be hotter than .40 but not by very much.
Much as I hate to, .looks like I'm going to have to inventory another powder.
Welcome Univibe, this is an awesome forum, lots of very knowledgeable folks!
Welcome to the 10mm rabbit hole!
Quote from: Univibe on May 09 2018 07:35:29 PM MDT
Much as I hate to, .looks like I'm going to have to inventory another powder.
Welcome... the two I lean for in 10mm now are first Blue Dot, and then #9.
Tho I have tried 2400, Autocomp, and Unique ( 800 is really good but a pain to auto drop and must be weighed )
Blue Dot, Longshot BE-86 and #9 are my go to powders right now. All will match the SIG ammo at safe pressures.
Quote from: sqlbullet on May 10 2018 07:38:07 AM MDT
Blue Dot, Longshot BE-86 and #9 are my go to powders right now. All will match the SIG ammo at safe pressures.
This is my go list as well. But I also use #7 for plinking.
Thanks for the suggestions. Sounds like a can of AA #9 is necessary.
I am very pleased with BE-86. It is great for 9 also. I haven't loaded 45 with it yet, but it looks good on paper.
Picked up a pound of Accurate Arms #9. Having already loaded some light ones with AA #5, I think I'll load about 25 hotter ones with #9. Maybe duplicate the SIG factory ones I have: 180 grains at about 1,250.
Itching to fire the new gun. Won't have time this week or this weekend, but maybe next week.