Quote from: erdyalx on May 10 2016 12:16:50 PM MDT
I have used most of what's listed above. I really love the 200 gr wfn from NOE. I also use the 180 from Oregon Trail. Like the 200 in a sense they penetrate well. The 180 xtp nearly decapitated my elk. I love that we have so many choices.

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If you killed an elk with the 180 XTP, it should work handily on our "monster" Alabama whitetails that are 150 pounds on the hoof!

Quote from: Pablo on May 10 2016 10:24:21 AM MDT
All good suggestions. I  really shoot quite the variety. For my AR loaded hot and my 20L I  bullets that can handle velocity. That said I still shoot 280 gr plated and they hold up ok. I will get some strange fliers and some copper chips in the gas tube. For accuracy and precision while plinking I choose Hornady HAP. A VERY repeatable bullet that holds up to screaming velocities.  Watch for sales. Pick up 100 or two.

I fully intend to buy some XTPs in 180. I may try the HAP as well.

Quote from: sqlbullet on May 10 2016 07:53:10 AM MDT
Roll my own.  Originally I cast them from a Mountain Mold two banger that drops them 205 grains:



I am still using those up.  I powder coated the last I have cast the other night.  About 200 of them.  Going forward I will cast from a NOE 401-200:



The above is NOE's picture.  I have a five cavity mold from them, which is set up with interchangeable pins for either WFN of 180 gr HP bullets.  Once I run out of Nosler's, I may switch to the NOE HP's.

That NOE mold looks like it would be perfect for my intended uses.

Quote from: angryGTS on May 09 2016 02:49:29 PM MDT
My local Bass Pro had a ton of Blue Dot when I was there this past Saturday, probably should have picked some up.  Along with Power Pistol too.

Mine too, but they wanted $33/pound!

Quote from: sqlbullet on May 09 2016 01:47:19 PM MDT
plinking:  175 grain Lee SWC TL

mountain carry:  200 grain WFN hardcast

City carry:  200 grain Nosler JHP.

Are you casting your own? If not who are you using for the 200 WFN?

I have the brass, primers, and powder rounded up for the 10mm. So what bullets are everyone shooting?

I will be shooting the G20.4. I am looking at Rainier 180 plated hp for plinking, and 180 XTP for hunting duty.

What are you guys running? Plinking or Hunting/Carry?

Thanks!


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Well I just ordered an 8 pound keg of Longshot. I will get another keg of something else in a week or two.


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Quote from: BravoSherpa on May 04 2016 11:55:39 AM MDT
I've used BlueDot, decent powder but I've had inconsistent powder measures.  I always seem to come back to Autocomp and HS-6 as my go-to powder (I usually load 180g bullets or higher).  Of course there's tons of powders I haven't used yet, I'm in AK so sometimes you have to take what you can get.  On the flip side I've had bad experiences 800-X and Longshot.

On a side note you'll have the best accuracy with minimum or near minimum published load data, you can really tame 10mm.  Of course many will argue that's hardly the point of the 10mm so follow your heart.

I completely understand.

I am going to get some HS-6 I know and I found AutoComp in an 8 pound jug for REALLY CHEAP so I may go ahead and get it too.

I am still leaning to AA #9 for hunting loads.

I haven't ordered yet, but HS-6 looks good for my uses as well.

I know AA #9 will be on my list!


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Ok guys

I am about to order 4 pounds each of #7 and Long Shot


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Quote from: sqlbullet on May 02 2016 02:37:15 PM MDT
HS6 is a bit fast.  Good for plinking loads, but you won't get much beyond 40S&W levels with it.

That's what I was thinking from my research on it.

Quote from: The_Shadow on May 02 2016 12:26:01 PM MDT
HS-6 has some uses as well, I would suggest you study the data at Hodgdon's website for each cartridge you want to load for to get a feel for its potential and yield with various bullet weights. https://www.hodgdon.com/

If you can find the Hodgdon's 2016 annual manual publication it has over 5000+ loads for many cartridges.  Good data for your money value!

I have it and I have pet loads as well.

Just trying to feel out you guys. I like to get opinions from a group like this before I buy in bulk.

Thanks guys!

How about HS-6? I can get my hands on it as well.

Right now, LS and AA#9 are the two I am leaning towards choosing from.


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Quote from: sqlbullet on May 02 2016 10:05:14 AM MDT
Bluedot is my go to powder.

I am trying to find some. I have found LS and AA9 in 8 pound kegs.

Ok guys

I got my Glock 20 in hand and plan to shoot 165, 180, and 200 grain bullets from it. I am ordering 1k Starline brass today and plan to get powder this week as well.

What powder? Longshot looks really promising as does Blue Dot. What else should I look at. I plan to only use ONE powder for the 10 as I already have too many on hand as is.

I need the one powder to cover the caliber. It doesn't have to be the fastest just a good broad spectrum 10mm powder.


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