Winchester 10mm 175gr Silvertip in Vyse Ballistics Gel.

[5pins]

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Test Gun: Glock 20
Barrel length: 4.9 inches.
Ammunition: Winchester 10mm 175gr Silvertip JHP (W10MMST)
Test media: 10% Vyse Ballistics Gel
Distance: 10 feet.
Chronograph: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2.
Five shot velocity average: 1160fps
BB Calibration: inches. 4 inches

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[Rick R]

We carried the 10mm Silvertip when it was introduced (mid 90’s?). It kills injured deer quite well, but it’s seriously old tech.

I await your test of the 10mm Hex-Vent.

[5pins]

We carried the 10mm Silvertip when it was introduced (mid 90’s?). It kills injured deer quite well, but it’s seriously old tech.

I await your test of the 10mm Hex-Vent.

It may be old tech but three quarters of an inch expansion and 12 to 15 inches of penetration is pretty darn good.

[Suvorov]

Thanks,

This was my 10mm ammo for years before switching to the 180 XTP. It took one decent sized whitetail doe in the late 90s with minimal trail, never had to use it against something attacking me (thankfully). Still have a few boxes around.

[Rick R]

It may be old tech but three quarters of an inch expansion and 12 to 15 inches of penetration is pretty darn good.

Oh yeah, it works. I just think the 10mm can be better.

[Tokarev]

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[Velo Dog]

It may be old tech but three quarters of an inch expansion and 12 to 15 inches of penetration is pretty darn good.

Your average velocity is 130 fps less than advertised, but I question whether or not it would perform "better" at that speed. Although, higher velocity might be advantageous in hunting where shots of 40 yards or more are likely or the hunting regulations require a certain minimum foot-pounds of energy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmNL30om6Eo

[Lester Polfus]

As someone who dated 10mm guns for a long time, then broke up for good, I'd point out if the end goal is to get the standard FBI performance of 1.5x expansion and 12" to 18" of penetration, I'd suggest the 10mm Auto cartridge is a less than optimal way to get there.

Where the 10mm Auto cartridge shines in my opinion is the theoretical ability to launch heavy for caliber bullets at higher velocities for use in the woods as a field gun where one might be hunting or defending ones self against toothy critters. Actually realizing that with three different Glock 20 generations has been problematic for me personally.

Loads like the Silvertip are great for when you going back and forth from your back country adventures and passing through towns and such.

[Bergeron]

I spent close to a decade with a 10mm Colt as my only pistol. I like .40 S&W bullets and ballistics for anti-personnel use, and the more powerful stuff for field and bowling pin use.

I've got a box of Silvertip in the back of the ammo closet next to some Hydra-Shock - I'm sure it'll get the job done, but I'm also sure that the more modern choices will give superior performance.

[Suvorov]

Loads like the Silvertip are great for when you going back and forth from your back country adventures and passing through towns and such.

That’s pretty much where I am with my old silvertips and current XTPs. The 10mm is a compromise on both ends in terms of desired performance, but is able to cover both ends.

[Gun Mutt]

My late 90's G20.3 has been a gem, gobbled everything I've ever fed it in all kinds of weights and profiles, toss up between it & my late 90's Robar tweaked 1911 for the pistol that I own that I can eek out my best accuracy & was my primary edc when I lived in Big Sky some 15yrs ago...fekkin love my G20.

I actually went from the 180gr XTP to a custom loaded Silvertip back then. Can't find even archives of John Taffin's forum, but the folks there directed me to a guy loading them at a higher, more consistent velocity with a reputation for quality and a great price for 50rd boxes, not a clue who it was.

I carried that as my chambered round and alternated mags between that and some 200+gr gas checked, flat point that Double Tap used to offer. I fired some 200-300rds of each without issue. I'd swap mags based on whether my feet were on concrete or mother earth. Easily the most consistent I've ever been about carrying a second mag.

The sole G29.3 I had a fling with went back to the mother ship twice for reliability issues, once with a box of that ST. They fired 5 consecutive rounds, pronounced it Perfection and sent the pistol & remaining ammo back to me, not so much as a new mag spring.:rolleyes: