Nosler has the 50rd boxes on sale for $20, so I ordered 3 boxes.
I tried a search on Nosler 10mm ammo but didn't see where it was evaluated.
thanks for any info.
I have not had the chance to dissect the Nosler 10mm ammo as of yet! It would be interesting to see what they are loading theirs with...Not bad specs;
180 grain JHP
Velocity 1250 fps
Energy at Muzzle 624 ft-lbs
Great price! I just ordered some myself. Thanks for posting!
Hunter5567, are these the ones you were talking about? Great price : )
https://shop.nosler.com/10mm-180gr-jhp-match-gradetm-handgun-ammo-50ct.html
https://shop.nosler.com/media/extendware/ewimageopt/media/inline/c4/e/10mm-180gr-jhp-match-gradetm-handgun-ammo-50ct-e4b.jpg
Yep, those are the ones.
Thanks I ordered 4 boxes.
Was able to shoot some of this today with good results. Used my CED Millenium chrony that has always done a good job. Used my G20SF and with stock barrel it produced 1134 fps average with a standard deviation of only 8 fps. Case head expansion measured .433.
Next put in the 6" KKM barrel and what do you know, it averaged 1250 fps with a S.D. of only 7 fps. Case head .428.
Finally tried it in the Mech Tech where it went 1401 fps with S.D. of 15 fps. Case head .428.
The three tests were done with 5 rounds each and I wrote down the individual numbers to get better statistics with additional tests in the future. All were shot at 100 yards which I never do with the pistol but the 6" KKM produced 5 rounds into 3 1/2" using the open sights! I have yet to find any ballistic gel tests to see what this bullet will do but it looks like quality stuff. I will try some 25 yard groups next time and attach my Burris FFIII to get the best I can do.
If Shadow would not mind, I will do a pull down with pictures and measurements and email them directly to him to make sure I get all of the bases covered so he can do a proper post. I am now glad I went on the hook for 1K rounds.
Merry Christmas to ALL and to ALL a good night!
Great info jazzsax8, Thanks man!
Thanks for the info jazzsax8! My only regret I didn't get more!
jazzsax8, I'll be looking for the info you send. It will be interesting to see. Winchester can have a special blend of powder at times... :-\
Data provided by JAZZSAX8 for the NOSLER 180 grain JHP ammo was posted in the pull downs... link below
http://10mm-firearms.com/factory-10mm-ammo-pull-downs/nosler-180gr-nosler-jhp-(provided-by-jazzsax8-122019)/msg87313/#msg87313 (http://10mm-firearms.com/factory-10mm-ammo-pull-downs/nosler-180gr-nosler-jhp-(provided-by-jazzsax8-122019)/msg87313/#msg87313)
Wow! Thanks!
Thanks for every one who contributed!
Nosler just put this on sale again for only 20 bucks a box of 50. It also includes some discounts on .45 and .40 as well. While my chrony shows it to be less than nuclear, it might be the biggest bang for the buck in usable defensive ammo.
https://shop.nosler.com/on-sale/handgun-ammo/shopby/mc_cid//mc_eid/.html
And...Out of stock.
Sorry about that and its supposed to be a 6 day sale.
I just ordered 5 boxes of the JHP for $9.95 / 20 round box.
I emailed Nosler recently asking about any ballistic testing of the 10mm 180gr rounds as I cannot find anything on the internet. Some testing of the 150gr showed weight loss down to 100grs. I guess at $20 a box of 50 even if its just a target load its still $5 less than Underwoods FMJ practice round. Here is their response.
Marshall,
Recommended use for Nosler pistol bullets would be for target use, being a jacketed hollow point would not feel under gunned in a person to person defense. Nosler produces a defense load using bonded bullets better suited, unfortunately not in the 10mm only 9mm, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. Thank you
They are advertised the same as Underwood's "Delta Elite" load. Same bullet in fact. So technically they are on sale always. $17.99 from Underwood with flat rate $7.95 shipping. If I were you guys, I'd save that $2 to $10 difference https://www.underwoodammo.com/collections/handgun-ammo/products/10mm-auto-180-grain-jacketed-hollow-point?variant=18785725120569
Overkill
Thanks for pointing this out in that Underwood considers this to be a worthy loading. However the cheaper price point at $17.99 plus shipping is over two times the sale price of the Noslers at 20 rounds per box. They cost me $20 a box delivered with 50 rounds in a box. Not sure I need all of them but scored 2000 rounds for the future. If there is a better deal out there for this level of ammo, I have never seen it.
Looking over the Underwood 10mm loads in order of popularity, there are 21 different loads and this one is 3 up from the bottom so not in serious contention. I think they use a 5" barrel in their velocity numbers and it took my 6" KKM that put it right on 1250fps so the Underwood is a little stronger. I am 10-12' away on my chrony so maybe it is comparable.
Quote from: jazzsax8 on March 18 2020 06:31:41 AM MDT
Overkill
Thanks for pointing this out in that Underwood considers this to be a worthy loading. However the cheaper price point at $17.99 plus shipping is over two times the sale price of the Noslers at 20 rounds per box. They cost me $20 a box delivered with 50 rounds in a box. Not sure I need all of them but scored 2000 rounds for the future. If there is a better deal out there for this level of ammo, I have never seen it.
I found later the boxes were 50. I meant to come back and add that, but with a sick wife and a sick kid, I got side tracked. I assure you, Underwood is the only ammo maker that regularly meets and exceeds advertised velocity, and yes, they use 5" for 10mm.
I'm curious why it took a 6" barrel for the Nosler to make 1250. What did you get from a 5"?
I do not have a 5" only the G20 stock and KKM 6". Now the factory loads I put across the crony were the ones from Nosler not Underwood that advertises the same 1250fps. Not sure which barrel they used to get those stats but in my 6" KKM its exactly 1250fps.
Using a search I finally ran into a gel test of 10mm 180gr bullets handloaded to 1260fps. Looks like the Nosler is less than some and better than some. Its post #66 in this link.
https://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/defensive-ammunition-ballistics/359370-10mm-180-gr-water-jug-test-5.html
This was not unexpected as the other Nosler non-bonded rounds in the 150gr and 200gr lost an extraordinary amount of weight at 10mm velocity. They do not seem to be alone though as other brands work well at .40 S&W velocity then shed weight at 10mm velocity.