sparkyv
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I reload for the 10mm as well (usually using my own cast bullets, 145gr or 175gr) and load them as they are suppose to be loaded/hot.
Though seemingly much louder, I've never felt the recoil from a 10mm to be much more than +P loads from a .45acp. That said, I've never loaded anything heavier than 175gr (though I have sent a few boxes of 200gr Underwood XTP, still not bad).
Now, the .460 Rowland, that can be a beast. Even with the compensator, recoil from loads exceeding 1000 fpe can be felt after a few rounds. I can't help but feel every round I put down range is equivalent to 10 of .45acp in terms of wear (XDm 5.25).
I believe the 10mm is one of the very best rounds out there even if one is restricted to factory fodder. It can be found in the mild variety, middle-of-the-road, spicy and nuclear. It's easily my favorite handgun round.
I also reload for the 10mm, and I do like my loads in the spicy range, but I'm not sure I can tolerate 350 rounds in one session. My nuclear loads are with 200gr Double Tap WNFP cast...truly "thumpers". I've never shot a hotter handgun, though I surely would given the opportunity, and indeed will some day when the right deal comes my way.