American Eagle 180gr Federal FMJ pull-Down

Started by The_Shadow, May 19 2013 08:00:11 PM MDT

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The_Shadow

Cartridge is from Ammo Manufacture: American Eagle 180gr Federal FMJ
Ballistics Information: 10mm Auto
Muzzle Velocity: 1030 fps
Muzzle Energy: 425 ft. lbs
Pictures: Before/After disassembly:
Brass Make/Headstamp: Federal - Brass
Bullet Make/Weight/Construction/Info; Length 0.6000"/Dia. 0.4005": Federal 180gr. FMJ
Actual weigh 180.0 grains  Crimp Diameter 0.3985"
Nose meplat 0.2670"
C.O.A.L.: 1.2515"
Primer: Nickel color
Case: Diameter 0.4205" Crimp Diameter 0.4200" Length 0.9870"
Powder Description/Positive ID/Type/Charge Weight: (propriatary)? 5.8 grains







The "10mm" I'm Packin', Has The Bullets Wackin', Smakin' & The Slide is Rackin' & Jackin'!
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The_Shadow

Hodgdon HP-38 and Winchester 231 are shown with this weight charges with slightly more velocity 1061 fps

HP-38 is very close match for this powder used in the Federal AE
The "10mm" I'm Packin', Has The Bullets Wackin', Smakin' & The Slide is Rackin' & Jackin'!
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Southeast, LoUiSiAna

REDLINE

Gun Control?  Oh yes, the theory that becoming a victim is somehow morally superior to defending yourself & your family.  Makes perfect sense.

The_Shadow

No you would need more WST to get those numbers!  It does look like HP-38 as compared to my reference files, But Federal may have had the powder blended to their specs.  ???
The "10mm" I'm Packin', Has The Bullets Wackin', Smakin' & The Slide is Rackin' & Jackin'!
NRA Life Member
Southeast, LoUiSiAna

REDLINE

Yeah, after I pondered it for a bit after posting I kind of decided the same in my own mind.

Fun stuff nonetheless!
Gun Control?  Oh yes, the theory that becoming a victim is somehow morally superior to defending yourself & your family.  Makes perfect sense.