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Title: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ing on January 10, 2010, 09:44:29 PM: So I've been looking for another handgun to add to my collection, preferably something I can hunt deer with. 10mm keeps popping up when I research hunting calibers, apparently its quite popular for deer sized game and smaller. Smith and Wesson chambers it in a revolver and Kimber in a 1911. Have any of you hunted with a 10 mm? If so which gun and how did it perform? Any other info would be great also. Thanks
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ADAMS on January 10, 2010, 11:44:47 PM: After researching and asking around I am of the opinion that the 1911 platform is ill suited to heavy use of the 10mm round as originally designed (200gr bullet @ 1,200+ fps). The run of the mill factory stuff today is loaded well below the established SAAMI pressure level.

IMHO think it would be fine with at least 180gr bullets which have good sectional density for penetration. The 10mm is just a .40 S&W with an extra 200-250fps. Your range limitation will be dictated by concerns over shot placement. I personally would feel comfortable within 75 yards.

This is my Glock 20 SF with Lone Wolf 5" Tactical Match barrel.
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Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 11, 2010, 12:38:10 AM: if i was going for just hunting i would go a bit bigger 44mag 45lc 454cas 460sw 500 sw but a 10mm would do just fine at closer ranges but i would still go a bit bigger
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: rasbo on January 11, 2010, 04:39:14 AM: double action wheel gun.44mag leaves little room for doubt.s+w 629
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: sako223 on January 11, 2010, 05:32:01 AM: Smith .44 double action. They offer a light weight if it were for safety, but I prefer the heavier models.
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ing on January 11, 2010, 06:46:12 AM: Ok Ok I already have two 44 mags and a 41, but thats not the question. I'm askin about 10mm. Thanks for the info Adams.
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: huntandjeep on January 11, 2010, 07:11:49 AM: dont get it father in law has one he wouldnt use it for hunting.
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: high country on January 11, 2010, 07:54:15 AM: I know of a guy who uses a colt delta cup in 10mm.....dude is evil with it. he guides for brown bears and has stopped a charge with it and killed plenty of bou'. it is a pretty short range weapon, especailly with lead heavies in it, but no doubt it works in the right hands.
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ADAMS on January 11, 2010, 10:52:43 AM: Check out Double Tap ammunition for some loadings that speak with authority. They chrono their loads out of actual firearms and not just test barrels. Their loads do not exceed SAAMI.

10mm 200gr Wide Flat Nose Gas Check Hardcast @ 1,300fps out of a Glock 20. That's 750 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle.

http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&products_id=105 (http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&products_id=105)
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: jdb on January 11, 2010, 04:06:20 PM: i wouldnt hesitate to use one on deer, i however dont own one ;) i have seen and read where uncle ted has killed several head of game with a glock 1omm. i personaly would buy a s&w revolver or look for one of the combo 10mm 38/40 that ruger did
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: woodswalker on January 11, 2010, 04:14:45 PM: I have the S&W 610 with the 5" bbl, woul;dnt hesitate to use it on deer..have used it on grouse (heavy swat that), feral dogs and a javalina in AZ...worked JUST fine thanks! :twocents:

also have Ruger 10mm/38-40 convertible as well.
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: yorketransport on January 11, 2010, 05:27:47 PM: I've had a few 10mm semi autos, a G20, G29, and currently a Dan Wesson CCBT. These were all carry guns that would work for deer if the opportunity came up (not the G29 though, the barrel isn't long enough). I think that the 10mm is great for that role. I don't think I would buy one specifically for hunting though.

That said, the S&W model 610 would be a pretty nice gun to pack around if I were to buy a 10mm to hunt with.

Andrew
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: MikeWalking on January 13, 2010, 09:09:19 AM: Watched Uncle Ted pop an African Wart Hog with a Glock 10mm at about 50yds (?) Only took one shot, it went down hard.
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ing on January 13, 2010, 08:21:49 PM: So after listing to you guys and some more research I've made my decision.... I'm getting one ;)
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: yorketransport on January 14, 2010, 05:29:03 PM: Good call! Have you decided on a particular model yet?

Andrew
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 14, 2010, 05:43:31 PM: now with all the info we gave i guess we get to put 50 rounds each threw it :chuckle:
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ing on January 14, 2010, 09:57:39 PM: No york I havnt decided which one Im gonna get yet, but Im leanin towards a kimber. And yeah sure carp Ill let you know as soon as I get it and you can come break it in for me. :chuckle:
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 14, 2010, 10:25:02 PM: good i am just over the hill in goldendale not to far of drive for you lots of space to shoot.
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ing on January 15, 2010, 06:55:16 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on January 14, 2010, 10:25:02 PM
good i am just over the hill in goldendale not to far of drive for you lots of space to shoot.
Tune me in on some decent deer hunting over there and we've got ourselves a deal. :chuckle:
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: huntandjeep on January 16, 2010, 11:09:20 AM: do i get to shoot it to
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ing on January 16, 2010, 09:14:37 PM: Quote from: huntandjeep on January 16, 2010, 11:09:20 AM
do i get to shoot it to
Oh maybe we'll see. So which one does your father inlaw have?
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 16, 2010, 09:23:16 PM: decent deer hunting for shooting a handgun lol i think i will pass :chuckle:
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ing on January 16, 2010, 09:27:26 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on January 16, 2010, 09:23:16 PM
decent deer hunting for shooting a handgun lol i think i will pass :chuckle:
It was worth a try. :dunno:
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 16, 2010, 09:49:19 PM: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: huntandjeep on January 17, 2010, 10:58:02 AM: not real sure i know its not a kimber hes had it 4 a while
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: yorketransport on January 17, 2010, 11:30:43 AM: The Kimber 10mm is a nice gun. My buddy has one with a Copper finish. He's ony put 2 magazines through it in like 6 years. No matter what I do, he just won't sell it though. :bash:

Andrew
Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: fremont on January 21, 2010, 08:24:03 PM: Did someone say 10mm? :dunno: Here's some ol' skool for you. Loaded with Sierra 155 JFPs over AA #7, I'd be plenty happy to take up to medium game animals with it.
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Title: Re: 10 mm for hunting
Post by: ing on January 22, 2010, 05:00:53 PM: Quote from: fremont on January 21, 2010, 08:24:03 PM
Did someone say 10mm? :dunno: Here's some ol' skool for you. Loaded with Sierra 155 JFPs over AA #7, I'd be plenty happy to take up to medium game animals with it.
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Thats a sharp looking pistol.