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I'd start towards the max side of SAAMI spec for COAL (10mm = 1.260) that will chamber in your gun. 45 and being new to 10mm, thought I'd mention one thing with the higher-pressure cartridges - you should be careful with bullet depth. 40 compact gun (3.75' barrel), it seemed a bit hot (to me) with AA#5, so I went back to the lower WP data.Īnother thing - since you mention loading. But, when I used Speer's TMJ load data (at least on 165gr) in a. I'm a big fan of their projectiles and their factory ammo.

Nosler's load data is a bit lighter than Western's for those projectiles, so I think I went with that, but I'd start low anyway and work your way up until you're comfortable. I've used plated Rainier (165gr RNFP) with Western's load data as well as Nosler (135 and 150gr JHP). 40 and 10mm, using Western Powder's load data (I tend to stick low-to-mid-range on charge. I can say AA#5 has been consistent for me with 9mm and both. Since you mention plinking and not anything concerning velocity or bullet expansion, etc.

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