10mm Auto
Powerful semi-auto round for hog and deer hunting and woods carry against black bear.
Good for: Pistol, Self-defense, Hunting
A typical factory load is a 180 gr JHP bullet at about 1,250 ft/s, with roughly 624 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
180 grJHP · 5" barrelMuzzle speed
1,250 ft/sMuzzle energy
624 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.16typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:16Practical range
50 yd hog/deerPoint-blank range
117 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Full-size pistolStout with full-power loadsOn the Handgun Cartridges chart
Made for
Powerful semi-auto round for hog and deer hunting and woods carry against black bear.
Typical load
180 grJHP · 5" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
1,250ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
624ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.16typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:16
Practical range
50 yd hog/deer
MPBR (iron sights)
117 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 5 yd · Far zero 98 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 117 yd · Sight-in @25 1.96" high
Recommended platform
Full-size pistolStout with full-power loads
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.