>>64164738
I'm going to make the designated boomer post for 40sw.
Shooters reference common loads.
1.)
Bullet - 135gr Nosler JHP
Powder - Longshot Hodgon
Start load:
8.5 gr
1,241 fps
25,100 psi
Max load:
11.5 gr
1,434 fps
31,900 psi
Ideal max load: 1,380 fps
Energy: 571 ft lbs
2.)
Bullet - 155gr Hornady XTP
Powder - Longshot Hodgon
Start load:
7.5 gr
1,129 fps
24,900 psi
Max load:
9.3 gr
1,283 fps
31,900 psi
Ideal max load: 1,220 fps
Energy: 512 ft lbs
3.)
Bullet - 165gr Sierra JHP
Powder - Longshot Hodgon
Start load:
7.3 gr
1,129 fps
29,600 psi
Max load:
7.8 gr
1,185 fps
33,400 psi
Ideal max load: 1,145 fps
Energy: 480 ft lbs
4.)
Bullet - 180gr Hornady XTP
Powder - Longshot Hodgon
Start load:
6.5 gr
1,009 fps
25,000 psi
Max load:
8.0 gr
1,159 fps
32,300 psi
Ideal max load: 1,110 fps
Energy: 492 ft lbs
5.)
Bullet - 97gr Inceptor S RNP
Powder - 572 Winchester
Start load:
9.0 gr
1,426 fps
25,700 psi
Max load:
10.4 gr
1,626 fps
33,800 psi
Ideal max load: 1,570 fps
Energy: 530 ft lbs
6.)
Bullet - 88gr Inceptor S ARX
Powder - 572 Winchester
Start load:
9.1 gr
1,469 fps
25,200 psi
Max load:
10.8 gr
1,673 fps
33,200 psi
Ideal max load: 1,610 fps
Energy: 506 ft lbs
Around half of off the shelf 10mm auto loads are near parity or lower performing than common 40sw carry loads which are only 50% more expensive per round than 10mm target loads. The same reference site has the fastest 80gr .357 SIG load at about 1,744 fps for reference.
