[NordicG3K]

Travis, my "range load" is a lead 180gn LTC at about 1040fps out of my 5" guns. Out of the Oly carbine it feels like I'm shooting a .22 rimfire. I rarely shoot out to 100 yards with it, but I can get easy 2-3" groups from 50 to 75 yards which is the normal distance I shoot the gun at. I'm working on a 200gn JTC load with a healthy dose of Blue Dot, but haven't had a chance to chrono my latest batch yet. Popular powders for full-power 10mm loads are Blue Dot, AA#7 & #9 and 800x. If you're looking for some serious factory loads I highly recommend Texas Ammunition Company. Their 135gn load is listed at 1450fps, the 165gn load at 1350fps and the 200gn load at 1250fps. These loads are pushing close to 700ftlbs out of a 5" barrel. I've been using the Winchester Silvertips in my S&W 1086 for concealed carry, but might switch to the TAC 165gn JHP. I have to try out some more of the TAC ammo before I decide.

[Travis McGee]

Great info, thanks! I had not heard about the two bolt carriers, it makes sense. But one had better be careful which ammo one is using! One way the action won't feed reliably, but the other way, the gun may self-destruct.