Chrono results out of a Springfield XDM Elite 4.5.
Under 400 ftlbs
PPU Defense 180 gr JHP "1115, 469"
$36/50, $.72
LPP
180 gr at 1115 fps actually equals 497 ftlbs
1006 fps,
998 fps,
946 fps,
984 fps,
976 fps,
Avg 982 fps, 385 ftlbs
Avg 133 fps less than advertised
400-449 ftlbs
Winchester WWB 180 gr FMJ "1080"
I paid $45/50, $.90
LPP
1065 fps, 453 ftlbs
1070 fps, 458 ftlbs
1051 fps, 441 ftlbs
1039 fps, 431 ftlbs
1039 fps, 431 ftlbs
Avg 1053 fps, 443 ftlbs
Avg 27 fps less than advertised
Armscor 180 gr JHP "1143, 522"
$19/20, $.90
LPP
1054 fps,
1052 fps,
1058 fps,
Avg 1055 fps, 445 ftlbs
Avg 88 fps less than advertised
Hornady Critical Duty 175 gr FlexLock "1160"
I paid $32/20, $1.60 per round
SPP
1069 fps, 444 ftlbs
1067 fps, 442 ftlbs
1077 fps, 451 ftlbs
Avg 1071 fps, 446 ftlbs
Avg 89 fps less than advertised
Blazer Aluminum 200 gr FMJ "1050"
$18/50, $.36
SPP
1014 fps, 457 ftlbs
1005 fps, 445 ftlbs
1009 fps, 452 ftlbs
1001 fps, 445 ftlbs
993 fps, 438 ftlbs
Avg 1004 fps, 447 ftlbs
Avg 46 fps less than advertised
450-499 ftlbs
PMC Bronze 200 gr. FMJ TC "1050"
$40/50, $.80
LPP
988 fps, 434 ftlbs
1004 fps, 448 ftlbs
1025 fps, 467 ftlbs
1005 fps, 449 ftlbs
Avg 1006 fps, 450 ftlbs
Avg 44 fps less than advertised
Herters 180 gr FMJ "1080"
$35/50, $.70
LPP
1059 fps, 448 ftlbs
1065 fps, 453 ftlbs
1070 fps, 458 ftlbs
Avg 1065 fps, 453 ftlbs
Avg 15 fps less than advertised
Federal AE 180 gr. FMJ "1030"
$38/50, $.76
SPP
1068 fps, 456 ftlbs
1069 fps, 457 ftlbs
1067 fps, 455 ftlbs
1059 fps, 448 ftlbs
1059* fps, 448 ftlbs
Avg 1064 fps, 454 ftlbs
Avg 34 fps MORE than advertised
PMC Bronze Hunting 170 gr. JHP "1200"
$18/20, $.90
LPP
1096 fps, 454 ftlbs
1058 fps, 423 ftlbs
1141 fps, 492 ftlbs
Avg 1098 fps, 456 ftlbs
Ave 102 fps less than advertised
Remington Golden Saber Compact 180 gr BJHP "1080, 466"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1072 fps,
1072 fps,
1076 fps,
Avg 1073 fps, 460 ftlbs
Avg 7 fps less than advertised
Sig Sauer 200 gr V-Crown JHP "1060"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1029 fps, 470 ftlbs
1003 fps, 447 ftlbs
1021 fps, 463 ftlbs
Avg 1018 fps, 460 ftlbs
Avg 42 fps less than advertised
Sellier & Bellot 180 gr JHP "1165"
$31/50, $.62
LPP
1060 fps, 449 ftlbs
1082 fps, 468 ftlbs
1081 fps, 467 ftlbs
Avg 1074 fps, 461 ftlbs
Avg 91 fps less than advertised
Speer Gold Dot 200 gr JHP "1100, 537"
$33/20, $1.65
SPP
1034 fps,
1016 fps,
1022 fps,
Avg 1024 fps, 466 ftlbs
Avg 76 fps less than advertised
Armscor 180 gr FMJ "1008"
$26/50, $.52
LPP
1081 fps, 467 ftlbs
1077 fps, 464 ftlbs
1089 fps, 474 ftlbs
1082 fps, 468 ftlbs
Avg 1082 fps, 468 ftlbs
Avg 74 fps MORE than advertised
Barnes Vortx 155 gr TAC XP HP "1150, 455"
$28/20, $1.40
LPP
1171 fps,
1171 fps,
1164 fps,
Avg 1169 fps, 470 ftlbs
Avg 19 fps MORE than advertised
Sinterfire 125 gr. JHP "1350"
$18/20, $.90
LPP
1302 fps, 470 ftlbs
1309 fps, 476 ftlbs
1310 fps, 476 ftlbs
Avg 1307 fps, 474 ftlbs
Avg 43 fps less than advertised
Remington Golden Saber 180 gr BJHP "1160, 538"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1095 fps,
1081 fps,
1090 fps,
Avg 1089 fps, 474 ftlbs
Avg 71 fps less than advertised
Federal Punch 200gr JHP "1100"
$35/20, $1.75
SPP
1024 fps, 466 ftlbs
1050 fps, 490 ftlbs
1043 fps, 483 ftlbs
Avg 1039 fps, 480 ftlbs
Avg 61 fps less than advertised
Winchester Silver Tip 175 gr JHP "1200"
$26/20, $1.30
LPP
1123 fps, 490 ftlbs
1127 fps, 493 ftlbs
1145 fps, 509 ftlbs
Avg 1132 fps, 497 ftlbs
Avg 68 fps less than advertised
Colt Double Tap 180 gr JHP "1150"
$29/20, $1.45
LPP
1114 fps, 496 ftlbs
1115 fps, 497 ftlbs
1118 fps, 500 ftlbs
Avg 1116 fps, 498 ftlbs
Avg 34 fps less than advertised
HSM Bear Load 200 gr FMJ "1093"
$50/50, $1.00
SPP
1070 fps, 508 ftlbs
1054 fps, 493 ftlbs
1053 fps, 492 ftlbs
1059 fps, 498 ftlbs
1062 fps, 501 ftlbs
Avg 1060 fps, 498 ftlbs
Avg 33 fps less than advertised
Remington Core Lokt 200 gr JHP "1110, 547"
$32/20, $1.60
SPP
1070 fps,
1059 fps,
1052 fps,
Avg 1060 fps, 499 ftlbs
Avg 50 fps less than advertised
500-549 ftlbs
Federal 180 gr Champion FMJ "1200"
$30/50, $.60
SPP
1127 fps, 508 ftlbs
1142 fps, 521 ftlbs
1104 fps, 487 ftlbs
1108 fps, 491 ftlbs
1111 fps, 493 ftlbs
Avg 1118 fps, 500 ftlbs
Avg 82 fps less than advertised
Blazer Brass 180 gr. FMJ "1200"
$29/50, $.58
SPP
1112 fps, 494 ftlbs
1121 fps, 502 ftlbs
1141 fps, 520 ftlbs
1127 fps, 507 ftlbs
1116 fps, 498 ftlbs
Avg 1123 fps, 504 ftlbs
Avg 77 fps less than advertised
Browning X Point Defense 180 gr JHP "1225"
$27/20, $1.35
LPP
1123 fps, 504 ftlbs
1128 fps, 508 ftlbs
1132 fps, 512 ftlbs
Avg 1128 fps, 508 ftlbs
Avg 97 fps less than advertised
Aguila 180 gr FMJ "1200, 390"
$28/50, $.56
LPP
1123 fps, 504 ftlbs
1149 fps, 528 ftlbs
1137 fps, 517 ftlbs
1144 fps, 523 ftlbs
1129 fps, 509 ftlbs
Avg 1136 fps, 516 ftlbs
Avg 64 fps less than advertised
Federal Syntech range 205 gr "1150"
$43/50, $.86
SPP
1090 fps, 541 ftlbs
1051 fps, 503 ftlbs
1057 fps, 509 ftlbs
1064 fps, 515 ftlbs
1065 fps, 516 ftlbs
Avg 1065 fps, 517 ftlbs
Avg 85 fps less than advertised
Magtech 180 gr JHP "1230, 605"
$25/50, $.50
LPP
1127 fps,
1146 fps,
1132 fps,
1144 fps,
1139 fps,
Avg 1138 fps, 518 ftlbs
Avg 92 fps less than advertised
Remington 180 gr. FMJ "1150"
$43/50, $.86
LPP
1140 fps, 519 ftlbs
1149 fps, 528 ftlbs
1154 fps, 532 ftlbs
1140 fps, 519 ftlbs
1157 fps, 535 ftlbs
Avg 1148 fps, 527 ftlbs
Avg 2 fps less than advertised
Federal Fusion 200 gr Bonded Soft Point "1200"
$37/20, $1.85
SPP
1097 fps, 534 ftlbs
1100 fps, 537 ftlbs
1095 fps, 532 ftlbs
Avg 1097 fps, 534 ftlbs
Avg 103 fps less than advertised
Winchester 180 gr Defender Bonded JHP "1240"
$38/20, $1.90
LPP
1165 fps, 542 ftlbs
1167 fps, 544 ftlbs
1160 fps, 538 ftlbs
Avg 1164 fps, 541 ftlbs
Avg 76 fps less than advertised
Fiocchi Range Dynamics 180 gr FMJ TC "1250"
$44/50, $.88
LPP
1154 fps, 532 ftlbs
1170 fps, 547 ftlbs
1162 fps, 540 ftlbs
1173 fps, 550 ftlbs
1163 fps, 540 ftlbs
Avg 1164 fps, 542 ftlbs
Avg 86 fps less than advertised
Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claw 180 gr JSP "1275"
40*F outside at time of testing this load only
$33/20, $1.65
SPP
1157 fps, 535 ftlbs
1167 fps, 544 ftlbs
1173 fps, 550 ftlbs
Avg 1166 fps, 543 ftlbs
Avg 109 fps less than advertised
Hornady Backcountry Defense 200gr DGH "1160, 597"
SPP
1112 fps, 549 ftlbs
1106 fps, 543 ftlbs
1101 fps, 538 ftlbs
Avg 1106 fps, 543 ftlbs
Avg 54 fps less than advertised
Ammo Inc 180 gr "1190"
$40/50, $.80
LPP
1175 fps, 552 ftlbs
1180 fps, 556 ftlbs
1190 fps, 566 ftlbs
1156 fps, 534 ftlbs
1155 fps, 533 ftlbs
Avg 1171 fps, 548 ftlbs
Avg 19 fps less than advertised
550-599 ftlbs
Underwood #240 180 gr. JHP "1250"
$25/20, $1.25
1150 fps, 528 ftlbs
1177 fps, 554 ftlbs
1191 fps, 567 ftlbs
Avg 1173 fps, 550 ftlbs
Avg 77 fps less than advertised
Federal HST 200 gr JHP "1130, 567"
$35/20, $1.75
SPP
1119 fps,
1126 fps,
1101 fps,
Avg 1115 fps, 552 ftlbs
Avg 15 fps less than advertised
Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 180 gr. JHP "1250"
$50/50, $1.00
LPP
1172 fps, 549 ftlbs
1174 fps, 551 ftlbs
1175 fps, 552 ftlbs
1182 fps, 558 ftlbs
Avg 1176 fps, 553 ftlbs
Avg 74 fps less than advertised
Underwood #297 Range 180 gr. FMJ "1250"
$39/50, $.78
1189 fps, 565 ftlbs
1190 fps, 566 ftlbs
1195 fps, 571 ftlbs
1188 fps, 564 ftlbs
1191 fps, 567 ftlbs
Avg 1191 fps, 567 ftlbs
Avg 59 fps less than advertised
Hornady Custom 180 gr XTP JHP "1275"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1216 fps, 591 ftlbs
1172 fps, 549 ftlbs
1208 fps, 583 ftlbs
Avg 1199 fps, 574 ftlbs
Avg 76 fps less than advertised
Sig Sauer Elite Defense V-Crown 180 gr JHP "1250"
$38/20, $1.90
LPP
1298 fps, 673 ftlbs
1209 fps, 584 ftlbs
1181 fps, 557 ftlbs
1214 fps, 589 ftlbs
Avg 1226 fps, 601 ftlbs, or 1201 fps, 577 ftlbs
Underwood #248 200 gr. HCFN "1250"
$28/20, $1.40
1150 fps, 587 ftlbs
1127 fps, 564 ftlbs
1153 fps, 590 ftlbs
Avg 580 ftlbs
Underwood 248 box 2
1146 fps, 583 ftlbs
1124 fps, 561 ftlbs
1149 fps, 586 ftlbs
Avg 577 ftlbs
Underwood 248 box 3
1154 fps, 591 ftlbs
1151 fps, 588 ftlbs
1164 fps, 602 ftlbs
Avg 594 ftlbs
3 box avg 1146 fps, 584 ftlbs
Avg 104 fps less than advertised
Magtech 180 gr FMJ "1230"
$37/50, $.74
LPP
16 rounds
Min 1182 fps, 558 ftlbs
Max 1237 fps, 612 ftlbs
Avg 1209 fps, 584
Avg 21 fps less than advertised
Underwood #243 180 gr. XTP JHP "1300"
$25/20, $1.25
1184 fps, 560 ftlbs
1208 fps, 583 ftlbs
1240 fps, 614 ftlbs
Avg 1211 fps, 586 ftlbs
Avg 89 fps less than advertised
Federal 200 gr Solid Core Syntech FN "1200"
$37/20, $1.85
SPP
1158 fps, 595 ftlbs
1147 fps, 584 ftlbs
1145 fps, 582 ftlbs
Avg 1150 fps, 587 ftlbs
Avg 50 fps less than advertised
Hornady Custom 155 gr XTP JHP "1410"
$27/20, $1.35
LPP
1330 fps, 609 ftlbs
1299 fps, 581 ftlbs
1316 fps, 596 ftlbs
Avg 1315 fps, 595 ftlbs
Avg 95 fps less than advertised
600-649 ftlbs
House of Payne Munitions 165 gr JHP "1300, 619"
$20/20, $1.00
LPP, Starline
1271 fps,
1298 fps,
1271 fps,
Avg 1280 fps, 600 ftlbs
Avg 20 fps less than advertised
Underwood #246 200 gr XTP JHP "1250, 694"
$26/20, $1.30
LPP
1168 fps,
1142 fps,
1183 fps,
Avg 1164 fps, 601 ftlbs
Avg 86 fps less than advertised
Double Tap 135 gr "1600"
$32/20, $1.60
LPP
1431 fps, 614 ftlbs
1406 fps, 593 ftlbs
1430 fps, 613 ftlbs
Avg 1422 fps, 607 ftlbs
Avg 178 fps less than advertised
Sig 180 gr FMJ "1250, 624"
$57/50, $1.14 (I recently saw this for $32/50, $.64)
LPP
1257 fps, 631 ftlbs
1275 fps, 650 ftlbs
1230 fps, 605 ftlbs
1203 fps, 578 ftlbs
1253 fps, 627 ftlbs
Avg 1244 fps, 618 ftlbs
Avg 6 fps less than advertised
Underwood #244 180 gr Bonded JHP "1300"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1235 fps, 610 ftlbs
1243 fps, 617 ftlbs
1217 fps, 592 ftlbs
1236 fps, 611 ftlbs
1257 fps, 631 ftlbs
1275 fps, 650 ftlbs
Avg 1244 fps, 619 ftlbs
Avg 56 fps less than advertised
Hornady American Gunner 155 gr XTP JHP "1410, 684"
$25/20, $1.25
SPP
1366 fps,
1332 fps,
1360 fps,
Avg 1353 fps, 630 ftlbs
Avg 57 fps less than advertised
>650 ftlbs
Underwood #242 220 gr. HCFN "1200"
$28/20, $1.40
LPP
1176 fps, 675 ftlbs
1187 fps, 688 ftlbs
1159 fps, 656 ftlbs
Avg 1174 fps, 673 ftlbs
Avg 26 fps less than advertised
Underwood #235 150 gr. JHP "1500"
$25/20, $1.25
1430 fps, 681 ftlbs
1413 fps, 665 ftlbs
1428 fps, 679 ftlbs
Avg 1424 fps, 675 ftlbs
Avg 76 fps less than advertised
Currently have tested 54 of 54 loads.
7 of the 54 met advertised velocity out of my 4.5" barrel.
$1677
Edit
I tried to go from least powerful to most, but I was mainly guessing so it didn't work out that way. I went, 1st Magtech, 2nd Winchester, 3rd Hornady, 4th Sig, 5th S&B, 6th Underwood. I'd never shot 10mm before, and was expecting more recoil, but the full size XDM is not a small gun. Enjoyed the deeper/lower boom, and the push instead of a snap to the recoil.
Expectations matter, and I expected more when I fired the Magtech first, and I expected less by the time I got to the Underwood last, so I perceived the Underwood as significantly stronger than the others. It definitely had significantly more recoil than the S&B that was immediately before it. I need to shoot the Magtech and Underwood one after the other and see if it still feels that way. I felt the Underwood in the web of my hand, which I hadn't noticed with the others.
I'm very happy with the gun and caliber.
This thread isn't about the gun, but...
XDM Elite 4.5 10mm
No failures to function, but with the one hot Sig Elite Defense, the front of the magwell flare came loose. I didn't notice right away. The back stayed attached, and it easily snapped back in place.
I'd like to get a threaded barrel, and a comp. Not sure if the old non Elite threaded barrel would work, or if it can be bought.
Edit
Original post
I just got my first 10mm, and I don't reload... yet. I already have .40, and did not buy a 10mm to shoot .40 +5%. Which factory loads are full power or close to it, and which loads are under powered? Which box velocities are accurate? I'm sure this is well known and listed somewhere, but I didn't run across it after a couple quick searches.
I will be chronoing every load I buy.
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Under 400 ftlbs
PPU Defense 180 gr JHP "1115, 469"
$36/50, $.72
LPP
180 gr at 1115 fps actually equals 497 ftlbs
1006 fps,
998 fps,
946 fps,
984 fps,
976 fps,
Avg 982 fps, 385 ftlbs
Avg 133 fps less than advertised
400-449 ftlbs
Winchester WWB 180 gr FMJ "1080"
I paid $45/50, $.90
LPP
1065 fps, 453 ftlbs
1070 fps, 458 ftlbs
1051 fps, 441 ftlbs
1039 fps, 431 ftlbs
1039 fps, 431 ftlbs
Avg 1053 fps, 443 ftlbs
Avg 27 fps less than advertised
Armscor 180 gr JHP "1143, 522"
$19/20, $.90
LPP
1054 fps,
1052 fps,
1058 fps,
Avg 1055 fps, 445 ftlbs
Avg 88 fps less than advertised
Hornady Critical Duty 175 gr FlexLock "1160"
I paid $32/20, $1.60 per round
SPP
1069 fps, 444 ftlbs
1067 fps, 442 ftlbs
1077 fps, 451 ftlbs
Avg 1071 fps, 446 ftlbs
Avg 89 fps less than advertised
Blazer Aluminum 200 gr FMJ "1050"
$18/50, $.36
SPP
1014 fps, 457 ftlbs
1005 fps, 445 ftlbs
1009 fps, 452 ftlbs
1001 fps, 445 ftlbs
993 fps, 438 ftlbs
Avg 1004 fps, 447 ftlbs
Avg 46 fps less than advertised
450-499 ftlbs
PMC Bronze 200 gr. FMJ TC "1050"
$40/50, $.80
LPP
988 fps, 434 ftlbs
1004 fps, 448 ftlbs
1025 fps, 467 ftlbs
1005 fps, 449 ftlbs
Avg 1006 fps, 450 ftlbs
Avg 44 fps less than advertised
Herters 180 gr FMJ "1080"
$35/50, $.70
LPP
1059 fps, 448 ftlbs
1065 fps, 453 ftlbs
1070 fps, 458 ftlbs
Avg 1065 fps, 453 ftlbs
Avg 15 fps less than advertised
Federal AE 180 gr. FMJ "1030"
$38/50, $.76
SPP
1068 fps, 456 ftlbs
1069 fps, 457 ftlbs
1067 fps, 455 ftlbs
1059 fps, 448 ftlbs
1059* fps, 448 ftlbs
Avg 1064 fps, 454 ftlbs
Avg 34 fps MORE than advertised
PMC Bronze Hunting 170 gr. JHP "1200"
$18/20, $.90
LPP
1096 fps, 454 ftlbs
1058 fps, 423 ftlbs
1141 fps, 492 ftlbs
Avg 1098 fps, 456 ftlbs
Ave 102 fps less than advertised
Remington Golden Saber Compact 180 gr BJHP "1080, 466"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1072 fps,
1072 fps,
1076 fps,
Avg 1073 fps, 460 ftlbs
Avg 7 fps less than advertised
Sig Sauer 200 gr V-Crown JHP "1060"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1029 fps, 470 ftlbs
1003 fps, 447 ftlbs
1021 fps, 463 ftlbs
Avg 1018 fps, 460 ftlbs
Avg 42 fps less than advertised
Sellier & Bellot 180 gr JHP "1165"
$31/50, $.62
LPP
1060 fps, 449 ftlbs
1082 fps, 468 ftlbs
1081 fps, 467 ftlbs
Avg 1074 fps, 461 ftlbs
Avg 91 fps less than advertised
Speer Gold Dot 200 gr JHP "1100, 537"
$33/20, $1.65
SPP
1034 fps,
1016 fps,
1022 fps,
Avg 1024 fps, 466 ftlbs
Avg 76 fps less than advertised
Armscor 180 gr FMJ "1008"
$26/50, $.52
LPP
1081 fps, 467 ftlbs
1077 fps, 464 ftlbs
1089 fps, 474 ftlbs
1082 fps, 468 ftlbs
Avg 1082 fps, 468 ftlbs
Avg 74 fps MORE than advertised
Barnes Vortx 155 gr TAC XP HP "1150, 455"
$28/20, $1.40
LPP
1171 fps,
1171 fps,
1164 fps,
Avg 1169 fps, 470 ftlbs
Avg 19 fps MORE than advertised
Sinterfire 125 gr. JHP "1350"
$18/20, $.90
LPP
1302 fps, 470 ftlbs
1309 fps, 476 ftlbs
1310 fps, 476 ftlbs
Avg 1307 fps, 474 ftlbs
Avg 43 fps less than advertised
Remington Golden Saber 180 gr BJHP "1160, 538"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1095 fps,
1081 fps,
1090 fps,
Avg 1089 fps, 474 ftlbs
Avg 71 fps less than advertised
Federal Punch 200gr JHP "1100"
$35/20, $1.75
SPP
1024 fps, 466 ftlbs
1050 fps, 490 ftlbs
1043 fps, 483 ftlbs
Avg 1039 fps, 480 ftlbs
Avg 61 fps less than advertised
Winchester Silver Tip 175 gr JHP "1200"
$26/20, $1.30
LPP
1123 fps, 490 ftlbs
1127 fps, 493 ftlbs
1145 fps, 509 ftlbs
Avg 1132 fps, 497 ftlbs
Avg 68 fps less than advertised
Colt Double Tap 180 gr JHP "1150"
$29/20, $1.45
LPP
1114 fps, 496 ftlbs
1115 fps, 497 ftlbs
1118 fps, 500 ftlbs
Avg 1116 fps, 498 ftlbs
Avg 34 fps less than advertised
HSM Bear Load 200 gr FMJ "1093"
$50/50, $1.00
SPP
1070 fps, 508 ftlbs
1054 fps, 493 ftlbs
1053 fps, 492 ftlbs
1059 fps, 498 ftlbs
1062 fps, 501 ftlbs
Avg 1060 fps, 498 ftlbs
Avg 33 fps less than advertised
Remington Core Lokt 200 gr JHP "1110, 547"
$32/20, $1.60
SPP
1070 fps,
1059 fps,
1052 fps,
Avg 1060 fps, 499 ftlbs
Avg 50 fps less than advertised
500-549 ftlbs
Federal 180 gr Champion FMJ "1200"
$30/50, $.60
SPP
1127 fps, 508 ftlbs
1142 fps, 521 ftlbs
1104 fps, 487 ftlbs
1108 fps, 491 ftlbs
1111 fps, 493 ftlbs
Avg 1118 fps, 500 ftlbs
Avg 82 fps less than advertised
Blazer Brass 180 gr. FMJ "1200"
$29/50, $.58
SPP
1112 fps, 494 ftlbs
1121 fps, 502 ftlbs
1141 fps, 520 ftlbs
1127 fps, 507 ftlbs
1116 fps, 498 ftlbs
Avg 1123 fps, 504 ftlbs
Avg 77 fps less than advertised
Browning X Point Defense 180 gr JHP "1225"
$27/20, $1.35
LPP
1123 fps, 504 ftlbs
1128 fps, 508 ftlbs
1132 fps, 512 ftlbs
Avg 1128 fps, 508 ftlbs
Avg 97 fps less than advertised
Aguila 180 gr FMJ "1200, 390"
$28/50, $.56
LPP
1123 fps, 504 ftlbs
1149 fps, 528 ftlbs
1137 fps, 517 ftlbs
1144 fps, 523 ftlbs
1129 fps, 509 ftlbs
Avg 1136 fps, 516 ftlbs
Avg 64 fps less than advertised
Federal Syntech range 205 gr "1150"
$43/50, $.86
SPP
1090 fps, 541 ftlbs
1051 fps, 503 ftlbs
1057 fps, 509 ftlbs
1064 fps, 515 ftlbs
1065 fps, 516 ftlbs
Avg 1065 fps, 517 ftlbs
Avg 85 fps less than advertised
Magtech 180 gr JHP "1230, 605"
$25/50, $.50
LPP
1127 fps,
1146 fps,
1132 fps,
1144 fps,
1139 fps,
Avg 1138 fps, 518 ftlbs
Avg 92 fps less than advertised
Remington 180 gr. FMJ "1150"
$43/50, $.86
LPP
1140 fps, 519 ftlbs
1149 fps, 528 ftlbs
1154 fps, 532 ftlbs
1140 fps, 519 ftlbs
1157 fps, 535 ftlbs
Avg 1148 fps, 527 ftlbs
Avg 2 fps less than advertised
Federal Fusion 200 gr Bonded Soft Point "1200"
$37/20, $1.85
SPP
1097 fps, 534 ftlbs
1100 fps, 537 ftlbs
1095 fps, 532 ftlbs
Avg 1097 fps, 534 ftlbs
Avg 103 fps less than advertised
Winchester 180 gr Defender Bonded JHP "1240"
$38/20, $1.90
LPP
1165 fps, 542 ftlbs
1167 fps, 544 ftlbs
1160 fps, 538 ftlbs
Avg 1164 fps, 541 ftlbs
Avg 76 fps less than advertised
Fiocchi Range Dynamics 180 gr FMJ TC "1250"
$44/50, $.88
LPP
1154 fps, 532 ftlbs
1170 fps, 547 ftlbs
1162 fps, 540 ftlbs
1173 fps, 550 ftlbs
1163 fps, 540 ftlbs
Avg 1164 fps, 542 ftlbs
Avg 86 fps less than advertised
Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claw 180 gr JSP "1275"
40*F outside at time of testing this load only
$33/20, $1.65
SPP
1157 fps, 535 ftlbs
1167 fps, 544 ftlbs
1173 fps, 550 ftlbs
Avg 1166 fps, 543 ftlbs
Avg 109 fps less than advertised
Hornady Backcountry Defense 200gr DGH "1160, 597"
SPP
1112 fps, 549 ftlbs
1106 fps, 543 ftlbs
1101 fps, 538 ftlbs
Avg 1106 fps, 543 ftlbs
Avg 54 fps less than advertised
Ammo Inc 180 gr "1190"
$40/50, $.80
LPP
1175 fps, 552 ftlbs
1180 fps, 556 ftlbs
1190 fps, 566 ftlbs
1156 fps, 534 ftlbs
1155 fps, 533 ftlbs
Avg 1171 fps, 548 ftlbs
Avg 19 fps less than advertised
550-599 ftlbs
Underwood #240 180 gr. JHP "1250"
$25/20, $1.25
1150 fps, 528 ftlbs
1177 fps, 554 ftlbs
1191 fps, 567 ftlbs
Avg 1173 fps, 550 ftlbs
Avg 77 fps less than advertised
Federal HST 200 gr JHP "1130, 567"
$35/20, $1.75
SPP
1119 fps,
1126 fps,
1101 fps,
Avg 1115 fps, 552 ftlbs
Avg 15 fps less than advertised
Fiocchi Defense Dynamics 180 gr. JHP "1250"
$50/50, $1.00
LPP
1172 fps, 549 ftlbs
1174 fps, 551 ftlbs
1175 fps, 552 ftlbs
1182 fps, 558 ftlbs
Avg 1176 fps, 553 ftlbs
Avg 74 fps less than advertised
Underwood #297 Range 180 gr. FMJ "1250"
$39/50, $.78
1189 fps, 565 ftlbs
1190 fps, 566 ftlbs
1195 fps, 571 ftlbs
1188 fps, 564 ftlbs
1191 fps, 567 ftlbs
Avg 1191 fps, 567 ftlbs
Avg 59 fps less than advertised
Hornady Custom 180 gr XTP JHP "1275"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1216 fps, 591 ftlbs
1172 fps, 549 ftlbs
1208 fps, 583 ftlbs
Avg 1199 fps, 574 ftlbs
Avg 76 fps less than advertised
Sig Sauer Elite Defense V-Crown 180 gr JHP "1250"
$38/20, $1.90
LPP
1298 fps, 673 ftlbs
1209 fps, 584 ftlbs
1181 fps, 557 ftlbs
1214 fps, 589 ftlbs
Avg 1226 fps, 601 ftlbs, or 1201 fps, 577 ftlbs
Underwood #248 200 gr. HCFN "1250"
$28/20, $1.40
1150 fps, 587 ftlbs
1127 fps, 564 ftlbs
1153 fps, 590 ftlbs
Avg 580 ftlbs
Underwood 248 box 2
1146 fps, 583 ftlbs
1124 fps, 561 ftlbs
1149 fps, 586 ftlbs
Avg 577 ftlbs
Underwood 248 box 3
1154 fps, 591 ftlbs
1151 fps, 588 ftlbs
1164 fps, 602 ftlbs
Avg 594 ftlbs
3 box avg 1146 fps, 584 ftlbs
Avg 104 fps less than advertised
Magtech 180 gr FMJ "1230"
$37/50, $.74
LPP
16 rounds
Min 1182 fps, 558 ftlbs
Max 1237 fps, 612 ftlbs
Avg 1209 fps, 584
Avg 21 fps less than advertised
Underwood #243 180 gr. XTP JHP "1300"
$25/20, $1.25
1184 fps, 560 ftlbs
1208 fps, 583 ftlbs
1240 fps, 614 ftlbs
Avg 1211 fps, 586 ftlbs
Avg 89 fps less than advertised
Federal 200 gr Solid Core Syntech FN "1200"
$37/20, $1.85
SPP
1158 fps, 595 ftlbs
1147 fps, 584 ftlbs
1145 fps, 582 ftlbs
Avg 1150 fps, 587 ftlbs
Avg 50 fps less than advertised
Hornady Custom 155 gr XTP JHP "1410"
$27/20, $1.35
LPP
1330 fps, 609 ftlbs
1299 fps, 581 ftlbs
1316 fps, 596 ftlbs
Avg 1315 fps, 595 ftlbs
Avg 95 fps less than advertised
600-649 ftlbs
House of Payne Munitions 165 gr JHP "1300, 619"
$20/20, $1.00
LPP, Starline
1271 fps,
1298 fps,
1271 fps,
Avg 1280 fps, 600 ftlbs
Avg 20 fps less than advertised
Underwood #246 200 gr XTP JHP "1250, 694"
$26/20, $1.30
LPP
1168 fps,
1142 fps,
1183 fps,
Avg 1164 fps, 601 ftlbs
Avg 86 fps less than advertised
Double Tap 135 gr "1600"
$32/20, $1.60
LPP
1431 fps, 614 ftlbs
1406 fps, 593 ftlbs
1430 fps, 613 ftlbs
Avg 1422 fps, 607 ftlbs
Avg 178 fps less than advertised
Sig 180 gr FMJ "1250, 624"
$57/50, $1.14 (I recently saw this for $32/50, $.64)
LPP
1257 fps, 631 ftlbs
1275 fps, 650 ftlbs
1230 fps, 605 ftlbs
1203 fps, 578 ftlbs
1253 fps, 627 ftlbs
Avg 1244 fps, 618 ftlbs
Avg 6 fps less than advertised
Underwood #244 180 gr Bonded JHP "1300"
$30/20, $1.50
LPP
1235 fps, 610 ftlbs
1243 fps, 617 ftlbs
1217 fps, 592 ftlbs
1236 fps, 611 ftlbs
1257 fps, 631 ftlbs
1275 fps, 650 ftlbs
Avg 1244 fps, 619 ftlbs
Avg 56 fps less than advertised
Hornady American Gunner 155 gr XTP JHP "1410, 684"
$25/20, $1.25
SPP
1366 fps,
1332 fps,
1360 fps,
Avg 1353 fps, 630 ftlbs
Avg 57 fps less than advertised
>650 ftlbs
Underwood #242 220 gr. HCFN "1200"
$28/20, $1.40
LPP
1176 fps, 675 ftlbs
1187 fps, 688 ftlbs
1159 fps, 656 ftlbs
Avg 1174 fps, 673 ftlbs
Avg 26 fps less than advertised
Underwood #235 150 gr. JHP "1500"
$25/20, $1.25
1430 fps, 681 ftlbs
1413 fps, 665 ftlbs
1428 fps, 679 ftlbs
Avg 1424 fps, 675 ftlbs
Avg 76 fps less than advertised
Currently have tested 54 of 54 loads.
7 of the 54 met advertised velocity out of my 4.5" barrel.
$1677
Edit
I tried to go from least powerful to most, but I was mainly guessing so it didn't work out that way. I went, 1st Magtech, 2nd Winchester, 3rd Hornady, 4th Sig, 5th S&B, 6th Underwood. I'd never shot 10mm before, and was expecting more recoil, but the full size XDM is not a small gun. Enjoyed the deeper/lower boom, and the push instead of a snap to the recoil.
Expectations matter, and I expected more when I fired the Magtech first, and I expected less by the time I got to the Underwood last, so I perceived the Underwood as significantly stronger than the others. It definitely had significantly more recoil than the S&B that was immediately before it. I need to shoot the Magtech and Underwood one after the other and see if it still feels that way. I felt the Underwood in the web of my hand, which I hadn't noticed with the others.
I'm very happy with the gun and caliber.
This thread isn't about the gun, but...
XDM Elite 4.5 10mm
No failures to function, but with the one hot Sig Elite Defense, the front of the magwell flare came loose. I didn't notice right away. The back stayed attached, and it easily snapped back in place.
I'd like to get a threaded barrel, and a comp. Not sure if the old non Elite threaded barrel would work, or if it can be bought.
Edit
Original post
I just got my first 10mm, and I don't reload... yet. I already have .40, and did not buy a 10mm to shoot .40 +5%. Which factory loads are full power or close to it, and which loads are under powered? Which box velocities are accurate? I'm sure this is well known and listed somewhere, but I didn't run across it after a couple quick searches.
I will be chronoing every load I buy.
