Widder, SASS #59054 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Here is some interesting and maybe useful 10mm reloading data from recent test. Not every reloading components were used for every pistol. But it is a fairly lengthy test with some good info. Velocities were chronographed at an 8' measured distance from muzzle to 1st sky screen. Pistols used were: EAA Witness Compact with 3.6" barrel SIG P220 Elite with 5" barrel Iver Johnson Eagle XL with 6" barrel Springfield TRP with 6" barrel Bullet weights were: 135 Nosler, 155 Ranier, 155 XTP, 165 Speer Gold Dot HP, 165 Sierra V-Crown, 165 Berry's Thick Plate, 180 SIG factory (V-Crown) Load Data is shown in this format: 1. EACH bullet weight will have its own section. 2. Powder charge info will be listed on the same line as EACH bullet weight/brand. 3. Pistol ..... Velocity Averages ..... Muzzle Energy (Energy was calculated multipling velocity square, times weight, divided by 450,437.) 135 Nosler HP AA7: 13.0 gr EAA ............... 1381 571 SIG ................. 1504 677 TRP ................ 1585 752 135 Nosler HP AA9: 16.2 gr EAA............1282 492 SIG .............1430 612 TRP.............1528 699 135 Nosler HP AA9: 17.0 SIG................1519 691 135 Nosler HP CFE: 10.0 gr EAA............1391 579 SIG..............1494 668 135 Nosler HP Power Pistol: 10.0 gr EAA ...........1361 555 SIG .............1499 673 135 Nosler HP Power Pistol: 10.5 gr SIG ............1483 659 135 Nosler HP TiteGroup: 8.0 gr EAA ...........1323 524 SIG .............1402 589 135 Nosler HP Blue Dot: 12.0 EAA ...........1339 537 SIG .............1444 624 END OF 135 gr. DATA ************************************************************************ 155 grain data was ONLY acquired in the 6" Eagle XL, using only Rainier and Hornady XTP bullets. Power Pistol: 10.0 gr Rainier 1354 630 XTP 1372 647 LongShot: 9.5 gr Rainier 1328 606 XTP 1349 626 AA7: 12.0 gr Rainer 1301 582 XTP 1333 611 Blue Dot: 10.5 Rainer 1275 559 XTP 1274 558 END OF 155 gr. DATA ******************************************************************* 165 Berrys TP (Thick Plate) AA7: 11.0 gr EAA 1164 496 SIG 1237 560 TRP 1294 613 165 Berrys TP AA7: 12.0 gr EAA 1247 569 SIG 1340 657 TRP 1400 717 165 Berrys TP AA9: 13.0 gr EAA 1089 434 SIG 1215 540 TRP 1293 612 165 Berrys TP AA9: 14.5 gr EAA 1214 539 SIG 1332 649 TRP 1389 706 165 Sierra V-Crown HP Blue Dot: 10.5 gr EAA 1188 516 SIG 1283 602 TRP 1336 653 165 Speer Gold Dot HP Blue Dot: 10.5 gr EAA 1185 514 SIG 1275 595 TRP 1322 640 165 Berrys TP CFE: 8.2 EAA 1159 492 SIG 1245 567 TRP 1291 610 165 Sierra V-Crown HP LongShot: 9.5 gr EAA 1251 573 SIG 1355 672 TRP 1417 735 165 Berrys TP LongShot: 9.5 gr EAA 1241 564 SIG 1347 664 TRP 1381 698 165 Berrys TP Power Pistol: 9.0 gr EAA 1211 537 SIG 1326 644 TRP 1330 647 165 Berrys TP Power Pistol: 10.0 gr EAA 1293 612 SIG 1396 713 165 Speer Gold Dot HP Power Pistol: 10.0 gr EAA 1284 603 SIG 1394 711 TRP 1445 764 END OF 165 DATA ************************************************************************* 180 GRAIN DATA 180 SIG Factory V-Crown HP EAA 1158 535 SIG 1245 619 180 Berrys Hybrid HP AA7: 11.0 gr EAA 1069 456 SIG 1180 556 180 Berrys Hybrid HP AA9: 11.5 gr EAA 1001 400 SIG 1090 474 180 Berrys Hybrid HP AA9: 13.0 gr EAA 1116 497 SIG 1229 603 180 Berrys Hybrid HP CFE: 7.4 gr EAA 1053 443 SIG 1092 476 180 Berrys Hybrid HP LongShot: 9.0 gr EAA 1167 544 SIG 1235 609 180 Hornady XTP LongShot: 9.4 gr EAA 1200 575 SIG 1302 677 180 Berrys Hybrid HP Power Pistol: 8.5 gr EAA 1128 508 SIG 1203 578 END OF DATA **************************************************************** ACCURACY NOTES: Although accuracy is a subjective thing, I will share some results based on the Target placed a measured 8 yards from muzzle. Listed are the best accuracy from the represented bullet weights. EAA: 135 Nosler 16.2 gr of AA9. Very Accurate. 165 V-Crown & 165 Gold Dot, 10.5 gr of Blue Dot. Very Accurate. 180 Sig Factory V-Crown. 180 Berrys Hybrid HP with both 11.5 and 13.0 gr of AA9. NOT Very Accurate. SIG: 135 Nosler 16.2 gr of AA9. AND... 13.5 gr AA7. Very Accurate with both powders. 165 V-Crown & 165 Gold Dot, 10.5 gr of Blue Dot. } 165 Berrys TP 12.0 gr of AA7. } ALL of these were 'VERY ACCURATE'. 165 V-Crown 9.5 gr LongShot. } 180 XTP 9.4 gr LongShot 180 Berrys Hybrid HP 11.5 gr AA9 & 13.0 gr AA9 TRP: 135: The TRP was a barn burner in speed, but accuracy suffered with the 135 gr. bullets 165: The TRP was GREAT with EVERY bullet and powder used. Really a Top Notch performer with the 165. 180: I only had SIG Factory 180 gr V-Crown. Its performance was sub-par, especially compared to the 165 grainers performance. Iver Johnson Eagle XL: Although we chronographed some load data, we were not able to obtain accuracy results because the rear sight broke loose after we started shooting. But, the pistol functioned flawless with all loads and it had The BEST trigger of all our test guns. CONCLUSIONS: I really like the EAA Witness Compact and I truly love the Springfield TRP 6". The TRP is very controllable and its recoil IS NOT hard on the hand/wrist, even with top performing ammo. If you're in the market for a good 10mm, you need to take a glance at that TRP, either in 5" or 6". ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 That's a lot of informative data. Especially with all the different length barrels. Bet that took a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patagonia Pete Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 In summary .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Patagonia Pete said: In summary .... Bwahahahaha! Now that's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Thanks for the update. I found a box of 165 grain FMJ under a bench this weekend. I think a few will get loaded this week. Love my TRP 10mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 P.Pete......... PRICELESS! ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 Lawman Mark: Your TRP has prettier grips than mine. Mine are the greenish type but I will probably change them out soon. If you got a good load that you use, please share. Thanks ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 My go-to-load for my Colt Delta Elite 10mm, is 10.7gn of Blue Dot with a 180gn FMJ. I use 1.255-1.260 COAL. Lots of folks I know really like 800x for this caliber-I have not tried any. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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