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kevinm · 03-09-2008, 09:18 AM

Hi all .
I'm new to the reloading and been reading everthing i can just a few ?
i have a xd40 with the 4" and a glock 17 and 20

. i will be reloading 223, 9mm , 40 and 10mm . everwhere i read thay talk about 40 and 10 not to reload why is that? and what is the best versital powder ? Is there a big problem with cast bullets ? thanks kevin

by the way the xd40 shot 60 times the 17 400 times and the 20 40times

scalce · 03-09-2008, 10:45 AM

I use Titegroup for 9mm and 45.

It looks like Hodgdon lists TG for 40 S&W and 10mm as well.

40 and 10 are high pressure rounds so people warn against reloading for them but you will be OK as long as you work your loads up from minimum.

Cast bullets are not recommended for Glocks because of the lead buildup on the polygonal rifling and the chambers are not fully supported so the case can rupture.

I don't have a Glock so I can't say either way but if I did I would not load lead and would probably change the barrel out.

223 is a whole other ball of wax. Do a search here and you will find a ton of info.

fredj338 · 03-09-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinm

Hi all .
I'm new to the reloading and been reading everthing i can just a few ?
i have a xd40 with the 4" and a glock 17 and 20

. i will be reloading 223, 9mm , 40 and 10mm . everwhere i read thay talk about 40 and 10 not to reload why is that? and what is the best versital powder ? Is there a big problem with cast bullets ? thanks kevin

by the way the xd40 shot 60 times the 17 400 times and the 20 40times

Versatile powder, any of the medium burn rates like Unique, Universal, HS6, WSF, etc. They will allow you a broader spectrum of perf. than the uberfast powders like TG, BE & Clays & keep you out of serious pressure troubles if you have a bullet setback. Loading for the Glock requires a jacketed or plated bullet. Reloading for high pressure rounds just requires more attention, especially when you are running near the top end pressure wise. It's best to stay off max. loads in 40 & 10mm until you have significant experience w/ your handloads.

03-09-2008, 09:18 AM	#1
kevinm XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14	new to reloading Hi all . I'm new to the reloading and been reading everthing i can just a few ? i have a xd40 with the 4" and a glock 17 and 20 . i will be reloading 223, 9mm , 40 and 10mm . everwhere i read thay talk about 40 and 10 not to reload why is that? and what is the best versital powder ? Is there a big problem with cast bullets ? thanks kevin by the way the xd40 shot 60 times the 17 400 times and the 20 40times

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03-09-2008, 10:45 AM	#2
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	I use Titegroup for 9mm and 45. It looks like Hodgdon lists TG for 40 S&W and 10mm as well. 40 and 10 are high pressure rounds so people warn against reloading for them but you will be OK as long as you work your loads up from minimum. Cast bullets are not recommended for Glocks because of the lead buildup on the polygonal rifling and the chambers are not fully supported so the case can rupture. I don't have a Glock so I can't say either way but if I did I would not load lead and would probably change the barrel out. 223 is a whole other ball of wax. Do a search here and you will find a ton of info.