200 gr NOE WFN in XDM?

[HNDLDR]

I'm sorry if this has been covered already. I did a search and couldn't find any info.
I would like to run the Montana Bullet Works 10mm 200gr NOE WFN PB out of my 4.5" XDM.
Has anyone ran this bullet through an XDM. I'd like to know I can at least make it cycle before I order the bullets.

[Kenk]

I would think that if the COL was correct for that style bullet it would feed fine, but I'm sure others could answer more accurately

Ken

[Graybeard]

I've never tried the bullets you're interested in. I have used the RMR 180 fmj in my XDM 10 quite a bit. They have a very wide meplat compared to other bullets. No issues at all with the RMRs. Good luck!

[HNDLDR]

I guess I'll just have to send off an order and find out.

[Alabusa]

The closest I can co.e is Underwood's 200gr and 220gr hardcast and both of those function fine in my XDm 4.5 OSP.

[HNDLDR]

I've got 250 coming so I guess we'll see.

[sqlbullet]

I run NOE 200 grain WFN that I cast in all my 10mm's, which would include Glock 20/29, Witness full-size and Elite Match and four different 1911's.  Only the 1911's seem finicky about it.  And they only have issues if the COAL is above 1.250".  The_Shadow has several posts about how tipping point (angle) can impact feeding, especially on older designs that do not present the cartridge as close to the bore axis.

http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/crimping-lead-bullets/msg79515/#msg79515
http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/200-or-220-hardcast/msg60836/#msg60836
http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/10mm-col/msg8752/#msg8752

[HNDLDR]

Thank you for the reply's. So far it's looking pretty positive that they will work well in the XDM with the right COAL.

[HNDLDR]

Bullets came in. They seemed to feed from the magazine just fine at 1.25". I've got some loaded up in .2gr increments of AA#9. Hopefully a quick trip to the range tomorrow morning will give me an idea where I'm at with things.

[Kenk]

Evening Hndldr,
Unless you've tried them already, or are unavailable in your area, you should consider trying some Blue Dot, or BE-86 with these bullets. Enjoy and be safe!

Ken

[HNDLDR]

Evening Hndldr,
Unless you've tried them already, or are unavailable in your area, you should consider trying some Blue Dot, or BE-86 with these bullets. Enjoy and be safe!

Ken

I have a 20 plus year old bottle of Blue Dot that I've loaded with some 180 HAP bullets. I was happy with the results but I wasn't sure I wanted all the fire ball effect of Blue Dot with these loads. I've never looked for or played with BE-86. I'll look up some loads for it and maybe I'll try it out. I did see some Longshot in the store today. I know a lot of people are using it in their 10mm loads.

[Kenk]

For sure, BD makes for some big fire. If you can get past that, it's one of my most accurate loads

Ken

[HNDLDR]

All test loads functioned 100% at 1.25". Final velocity was 1216fps out of my 4.5" XDM with 22 pound spring. Could probably go hotter but I'm not sure how much more #9 I can fit in a Starline case. I wanted a 1200fps load out of the 4.5" barrel and I got it so I'm happy. ES was 18 but only 3 shots were measured (My chrono has been testy lately and needs replaced.)

[sparkyv]

I ran the Arsenal Molds 403-200 WFN - PC bullets through my XDM-10 at 1,111 fps using Blue Dot yesterday with no issues, COAL of 1.244".  If I load 'em out any longer, they sometimes hang up in my SR1911-10.

[HNDLDR]

I ran the Arsenal Molds 403-200 WFN - PC bullets through my XDM-10 at 1,111 fps using Blue Dot yesterday with no issues, COAL of 1.244".  If I load 'em out any longer, they sometimes hang up in my SR1911-10.

Is that a .300 meplat?