Guys, just looking for some loads if anyone has used these two together. Sierra book shows a max of 11 grs., just trying to gather others experience, thanks. Is it possible to get 1350 to 1400? Also where do find the pass thru sizing die?

Quote from: hammer1 on May 08 2014 05:53:54 AM MDT
Guys, just looking for some loads if anyone has used these two together. Sierra book shows a max of 11 grs., just trying to gather others experience, thanks. Is it possible to get 1350 to 1400? Also where do find the pass thru sizing die?

I can't offer any info for your load as I have no experience with those components but for the pass through sizing, If you have a LEE die set with a Factory crimp die, you can remove the plug and internal ring and use it the full-size your 10mm and 40sw cases. I've done this to all my cases with great results on 'glocked', slightly swollen cases, highly recommend. The_shadow will be along shortly to offer you more info I'm sure, he's responsible for my introduction to the process  There are also dedicated pass through sizing dies you can buy, once again I can't comment on them due to no experience with them, but I believe a few others here use them. In short, the 'modified' Lee factory crimp die method has worked great for me, I would definitely recommend trying it if you have one. Good luck with your load!

Here is a link to shadow's sticky:

http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/pass-thru-sizing-using-lee-fcd/

Alliant says max with a 165 gr GDHP is 11.5 grains.  I don't load that light a bullet.  My experience with Blue Dot is it really shines with heavier bullets.

Yeah, I use Blue Dot but with a 185 grain bullet.

Quote from: hammer1 on May 08 2014 05:53:54 AM MDT
Guys, just looking for some loads if anyone has used these two together. Sierra book shows a max of 11 grs., just trying to gather others experience, thanks. Is it possible to get 1350 to 1400? ...snip...

Don't think BD will get it that fast... prob in the 1250+ range in book values. 

You might break 1300 using 800x or AA9  ( don't like 800x due to metering badly )

Others may have better powder choices.

Would longshot be a better choice? Powder selection is still pretty weak around here

Blue Dot loads
Alliant 2006 shows the 155 gr using 11.5 @ 1,340 fps - 34,100 psi
Alliant 2012 shows the 165-gr Speer GDHP, CCI 300, Hornady casing, COAL 1.255", 11.5 Blue Dot @ 1273 fps

LongShot will yield more velocities if you can find it.
IMR800X is also a good choice if you don't mind hand weighing your charges.

Thanks guys for the help