LAX New 10mm and Underwood 135 and 200 Noslers

Intercooler · February 19 2015 03:59:55 PM MST

We had a Glock owner that had a Kaboom with new LAX. I grabbed some to see how it looks. It's all new Starline brass and all of mine weighed 263-267gr's. The case is a nice added bonus:

Intercooler · February 19 2015 04:01:34 PM MST

Intercooler · February 24 2015 05:35:09 PM MST

10mm LAX (New) 180gr FMJ
EAA Limited Pro 4.75" 1123, 1106, 1101, 1108, 1089. Average = 1105.4 FPS/ 488 LBS
EAA Super Match 6" 1170, 1150, 1126, 1166, 1146. Average = 1151.6 FPS/ 530 LBS

Intercooler · February 24 2015 05:50:37 PM MST

This was a retest to see where they were these days (powder shortage/new powders).

10mm Underwood 135gr Nosler
EAA Limited Pro 4.75" 1503, 1518. Average = 1513 FPS/ 686 LBS
EAA Super Match 6" 1595, 1612. Average = 1603.5 FPS/771 LBS

About 100 FPS off the flap rating. I think I might need to relay the information.

10mm Underwood 200gr Nosler
EAA Limited Pro 4.75" 1244, 1245. Average = 1244.5 FPS/ 688 LBS
EAA Super Match 6" 1307, 1285. Average = 1296 FPS/ 746 LBS

Doubletap is meeting or exceeding and Underwood isn't? Something is wrong!

The_Shadow · February 24 2015 06:29:08 PM MST

Could be that the powder change and or charge weights due to variability of supplies...is he stretching what he has, given the current lack of availability? ${$default_huh_smiley}$ Both? ${$default_huh_smiley}$

Charlie_Zulu · February 24 2015 06:45:35 PM MST

Just rec'd 250 rounds of LAX last week. Factory New 10mm 180Gr. Pulled 10 to weigh:

268.8, 268.8, 269.1, 268.5, 268.1, 269.3, 269.1, 268.4, 267.8, 268.2

Once the weather improves will chrono through an Elite Match.

Intercooler · February 25 2015 02:20:22 AM MST

Another Tanfoglio. Welcome!

mag360 · February 25 2015 07:21:01 AM MST

When did doubletap ever meet or exceed intercooler??

Intercooler · February 25 2015 08:44:43 AM MST

The last batch I tested. Their 135 was about 1700 FPS.

4949shooter · February 25 2015 02:00:36 PM MST

Word has it the Mike McNett saw the competition from the other ammo companies and stepped his loads up.

Intercooler · February 25 2015 04:21:51 PM MST

It's in here:

http://10mm-firearms.com/factory-10mm-ammo/wrapping-up-the-doubletap-10's/

I had mixed results with some of the rounds before. It still hasn't been bad for me versus David's stock Glock results.

Doubletap currently...

#2 125 Barnes velocity
#1 135 Nosler velocity
#2 155 Gold Dot velocity
#1 155 Barnes velocity

I doubt the 200 and 230 Hardcast have changed and they hit the box rating. I still need to do the 180's and 200's again from them.

mag360 · February 25 2015 07:34:17 PM MST

If i just carried those doubletap 200gr hard casts everywhere do you think id be giving up any stopping power against a 2 legged predator vs say a 180gr or 200gr xtp factory load?

Intercooler · February 26 2015 02:44:13 AM MST

Shoot whatever works in your pistol and you are good with.

In 10mm I have always liked what I saw in the Underwood 155 Gold Dot or a good 155 all copper.

mag360 · February 26 2015 08:56:53 AM MST

I can shoot a lot of stuff good and my glock eats everything it seems. Just wondering if Im giving up anything by carrying those 200gr hard casts vs the JHP.

The_Shadow · February 26 2015 09:16:04 AM MST

Mag360, for self defense you would be better off with an expanding round, to help prevent the pass through that could injure an innocent bystander. ${$default_sad_smiley}$ Hunting where you are out in the open or wooded areas that's usually not a problem.