1st time Loading 10mm, using 180 FMJ over Longshot

[Dane R. Marley]

I am loading 10mm for the first time. I have 2lbs of Longshot and 1K of 180 gr FMJ bullets that a buddy of mine gave me.

My brass is Range brass with a lot of once fired Star Line. I will be using Mighty Armory Dies.

De-priming on my MEC Marksman before tumbling and then I will load them on my 750.

My barrel length is 8".

 

[DukeConnor]

Good luck. I always love getting into a new caliber.

 

[GooseGestapo]

Sort brass by head stamp!
Brass varies considerably between manufacturers. Many smaller outfits use proprietary stamped Starline, so it helps to know who does use Starline. (Starline is typically the best).
Loading in volume, go for accuracy with adequate power. LongShot has been good for me but came along after my foray into 10mm. I find the “10mm Short” (aka .40S&W) to be more than enough! My LongShot loads in the .40 approach standard factory loads in the 10mm. I’ve got over 5 gallons of brass so call it a life time supply...

 

[Lennyjoe]

I use Longshot for range loads in my G20, XDM Elite and Hi-Point carbine. Shoots good in all of them. It’s not at max listed but .2 gr below.

8” barrel? What are you shooting them out of?

 

[The Glockodile]

Sounds like a Lone Wolf barrel - probably 9" (?).

 

[Dane R. Marley]

Sort brass by head stamp!
Brass varies considerably between manufacturers. Many smaller outfits use proprietary stamped Starline, so it helps to know who does use Starline. (Starline is typically the best).
Loading in volume, go for accuracy with adequate power. LongShot has been good for me but came along after my foray into 10mm. I find the “10mm Short” (aka .40S&W) to be more than enough! My LongShot loads in the .40 approach standard factory loads in the 10mm. I’ve got over 5 gallons of brass so call it a life time supply...

Thanks for the suggestion. I was planning to sort the brass after cleaning.

 

[Dane R. Marley]

I use Longshot for range loads in my G20, XDM Elite and Hi-Point carbine. Shoots good in all of them. It’s not at max listed but .2 gr below.

8” barrel? What are you shooting them out of?

 

[Soonerpesek]

You seem to be missing something on the muzzle end of that gun.........

The Banshee is an awesome animal, isn't it....!!

 

[Lennyjoe]

Thanks for the suggestion. I was planning to sort the brass after cleaning.

I don’t. I use a mix of Starline and others with no issues.

 

[Dane R. Marley]

You seem to be missing something on the muzzle end of that gun.........

The Banshee is an awesome animal, isn't it....!!

Unfortunately I only own one .45 cal suppressor, (Gemtech UMP Suppressor), and it is specific to my HK UMP Clone only that I built with all Brand New HK UMP Parts. I am planning to pick up another 45 cal suppressor that can fit some of my other toys.

 

[sparkyv]

I like your taste in 10mm reloading component selection, Dane R. Marley. I load 180 grainers over Longshot for spicy range fodder. Not the most accurate 10mm powder, but great for pushing velocity.

 

[Palladan44]

I am loading 10mm for the first time. I have 2lbs of Longshot and 1K of 180 gr FMJ bullets that a buddy of mine gave me.

Good score. Longshot and 10mm would be the last powder and last caliber Id ever part with. True story.

Hopefully they are true FMJs and not plated? Plated or TMJs are quite common in this caliber. I had a terrible time with plated rounds even as low as 1,200 fps..... which 1,200 fps. is kiddies play velocity for the 10mm and 180 grainers. Hee he.
Good score. Good luck!
FYI -book recipes are spot on in this combo. They are great. You won't be disappointed, guaranteed (unless they're plated bullets )

 

[Dane R. Marley]

Good score. Longshot and 10mm would be the last powder and last caliber Id ever part with. True story.

Hopefully they are true FMJs and not plated? Plated or TMJs are quite common in this caliber. I had a terrible time with plated rounds even as low as 1,200 fps..... which 1,200 fps. is kiddies play velocity for the 10mm and 180 grainers. Hee he.
Good score. Good luck!
FYI -book recipes are spot on in this combo. They are great. You won't be disappointed, guaranteed (unless they're plated bullets )

They are not plated.