10mm deer hunting load

[Model12boy]

Hey guys!! This is my 1st post, an I know it's been talked about several times. I am a pistol deer hunter when the situation allows me to kill with a pistol. I have always used my Ruger super Redhawk 44 mag topped with leupold 4X scope with excellent results. I have always been a 10mm fan an just bought me a smith 610 with the 6 1/2 inch Barrel. This will be a iron sight Hunting gun so most shots will be 75 yards an in. I am looking for a factory load to hunt with. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks Jeremy

[Kenk]

Welcome Model12boy,
I have had great success shooting Whitetail with Underwood's 180, and 200gr XTP in my G20
Have fun and be safe

Ken

[Model12boy]

Thanks, I think a lot of people like the underwood ammo

[Kenk]

Absolutely, many will likely have the same or similar response : )

[sqlbullet]

Using the assumption that you are hunting whitetail and not mulies, I would think Underwood, Sig V-Crown 180, or the Speer Gold Dot 200 grain would offer plenty of penetration and expansion.  The Winchester Silvertips and Hornady 180 XTP factory loads are right behind these and would also perform fine.

[Model12boy]

The gold dot an sig V crown have been highly spoken of as well. Just need to see which of the highly recommended shoots the best in my gun

[AZ_Shooter]

I have found the Underwood 180 XTP to be very accurate. Costly, but accurate.

[Kenk]

Yep, but after testing for accuracy and feeding issues, your set : )

[Bruno747]

I use the trophy bonded soft nose for deer. Has worked great on a couple medium sized does.

https://www.federalpremium.com/products/handgun/premium-centerfire-handgun/trophy-bonded-jsp/p10t1

[Kenk]

Really, with proper shot placement, 150- 200 grainers are more than adequate. Personally, I like the 180 or 200gr  Underwood / hand rolled XTP, as they have always preformed perfectly
Thanks

Ken

[doe69936]

Any one use lead 170gr truncated ?

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[sparkyv]

I'm a little behind.  Good to know the V-Crown has gotten a good reputation.  I use it in other calibers.  Very reasonably priced.

[Ruger4570]

The lee 170 gr tc should be a great bullet. I use it in my 40 carbine sheild.   Like everything  else you are the main thing rhat will determine  how far to shoot

[doe69936]

The lee 170 gr tc should be a great bullet. I use it in my 40 carbine sheild.   Like everything  else you are the main thing rhat will determine  how far to shoot

So true

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[Ramjet]

Yep, but after testing for accuracy and feeding issues, your set : )

Hopefully no feeding issues in a 610....