powder suggestions - as longshot and cfe pistol our out

n2horns · July 21 2014 03:50:57 PM MDT

Looking for alternatives or instock items for 10mm reloading. Can't find any longshot or cfe pistol. I have tried AA#7 in the past but only ran a few rounds.

I have 180 and 165 grain bullets.

Any suggestions?

The_Shadow · July 21 2014 04:11:24 PM MDT

You could make do with most powders...Blue Dot, Power Pistol, BE-86, AA#7, AA#9, LongShot, CFE Pistol, 800X, Silhouette
even 2400, HS6, Unique, Herco, Even the VihtaVuori powders N340, 3N37, N350, N105

I suggest you study all of the powder makers reloading data web info...however finding the powder is the problem.

Here is a link to various load data sites...be sure to make yourself a copy of the files to maintain for your use.
http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/2014-reloading-guides-available-for-download/

tommac919 · July 22 2014 08:13:33 AM MDT

Out of the powders I've tried... Blue Dot and Power Pistol work best for me, 800x is great too but meters like crap.

As mentioned alot of powders will work for low - mid range targets loads... even ran a couple hundred of 2400 just to use it up. Not great but it still goes boom and is more accurate than I am with 180gr heads.

gandog56 · July 22 2014 12:57:16 PM MDT

I am currently using Blue Dot. I have used AA#7, AA#9, and I believe HP-38 before. Unique is good for almost any pistol.

shootz · July 24 2014 12:26:51 PM MDT

top velocity with 180 seem to be

Alliant POWER PISTOL
Accurate No.7
Accurate No.5
Hodgdon HS-6
Alliant UNIQUE
Hodgdon Longshot
Ramshot True Blue

unfortunately I have 800x , herco a bit if Unique and titegroup

n2horns · July 24 2014 11:16:27 PM MDT

found some longshot - cash or check only but they had it as well as some AA2200.
http://www.cacassociatesinc.com

gandog56 · July 25 2014 07:53:16 PM MDT

Quote from: n2horns on July 24 2014 11:16:27 PM MDT
found some longshot - cash or check only but they had it as well as some AA2200.
http://www.cacassociatesinc.com

I looked at their website and can't figure out any way to see if what they advertise is in stock.

The_Shadow · July 25 2014 08:23:36 PM MDT

On the website it says call for availability and ordering...they only accept cash or check! (That seems risky ${$default_huh_smiley}$ )

gandog56 · July 26 2014 06:15:57 AM MDT

Quote from: shootz on July 24 2014 12:26:51 PM MDT
top velocity with 180 seem to be

Alliant POWER PISTOL
Accurate No.7
Accurate No.5
Hodgdon HS-6
Alliant UNIQUE
Hodgdon Longshot
Ramshot True Blue

unfortunately I have 800x , herco a bit if Unique and titegroup

Why are so many people attracted to the fastest velocity? To me, accuracy is what counts. I have never in 35 years of reloading found that the fastest loads are the most accurate.

nickE10mm · July 27 2014 10:54:47 AM MDT

Quote from: shootz on July 24 2014 12:26:51 PM MDT
top velocity with 180 seem to be

Alliant POWER PISTOL
Accurate No.7
Accurate No.5
Hodgdon HS-6
Alliant UNIQUE
Hodgdon Longshot
Ramshot True Blue

unfortunately I have 800x , herco a bit if Unique and titegroup

My best 180 loads (accuracy AND velocity) have been

10.9gr AA7
9.2gr LS
8.6gr PP

None are as fast as a guy could go with a 180gr XTP but all of these loads have been extremely reliable and accurate.

The_Shadow · July 27 2014 11:27:16 AM MDT

800X is a good choice if you are willing to hand weigh your charges, it can provide some top end performance.

Underwood was loading with it for quite some time before going to the LongShot powder. His load at the time was measured at 9.4 grains of 800X

180gr Hornady XTP C.O.A.L.: 1.2590"
Muzzle Velocity: 1300 fps
Muzzle Energy: 676 ft. lbs

shootz · July 27 2014 05:23:32 PM MDT

I didn't buy a 10mm to shoot 40SW velocity.

Quote from: gandog56 on July 26 2014 06:15:57 AM MDT
Quote from: shootz on July 24 2014 12:26:51 PM MDT
top velocity with 180 seem to be

Alliant POWER PISTOL
Accurate No.7
Accurate No.5
Hodgdon HS-6
Alliant UNIQUE
Hodgdon Longshot
Ramshot True Blue

unfortunately I have 800x , herco a bit if Unique and titegroup
Why are so many people attracted to the fastest velocity? To me, accuracy is what counts. I have never in 35 years of reloading found that the fastest loads are the most accurate.

sstewart · July 27 2014 08:18:03 PM MDT

If you want to hard-hitting round then you want to hard-hitting round. The gandog56 is right usually the most accurate rounds Are NOT maximum velocity ones

gandog56 · July 28 2014 06:36:22 AM MDT

Quote from: shootz on July 27 2014 05:23:32 PM MDT
I didn't buy a 10mm to shoot 40SW velocity.

Quote from: gandog56 on July 26 2014 06:15:57 AM MDT
Quote from: shootz on July 24 2014 12:26:51 PM MDT
top velocity with 180 seem to be

Alliant POWER PISTOL
Accurate No.7
Accurate No.5
Hodgdon HS-6
Alliant UNIQUE
Hodgdon Longshot
Ramshot True Blue

unfortunately I have 800x , herco a bit if Unique and titegroup
Why are so many people attracted to the fastest velocity? To me, accuracy is what counts. I have never in 35 years of reloading found that the fastest loads are the most accurate.

This is true for me. I use my .40 cal for .40 velocity. But it's kind of nice to shoot two different caliber guns and use the same bullets. I run into the samer thing with my Mosin Nagant and Lee Enfield rifles. Both shoot .310-.312" bullets.

Shane668 · July 28 2014 06:38:26 PM MDT

I've shot nothing but factory 40 in my G24 and got factory 10mm velocity out of it due to its 6.02" barrel. The reason I build a longslide 10mm was to get REAL 10mm ballistics. I agree the fastest loads aren't always the most accurate but there's no reason not to get as much as you can while maintaining that accuracy.