The recent addition of the S&W 610 Revolver in 10mm Auto begs the question. Could the 10mm be your next deer gun? Well, if you like to get close to game like bow hunters do, then yes say a host of successful hand-gunners. It is a well respected pistol hunting cartridge with a 200 or 220 grain bullet and kept within 30 or so yards, they say it does a fine job and does not recoil as heavy as the 41 or 44 Magnum, 45 Long Colt. And it has more energy and penetration than the 45ACP. We want full penetration for blood trailing purposes.

A 180 to 220 grain cast solid will penetrate very well say many handgunners. I am not per se a handgun hunter but may give it a go. Buffalo Bore makes a 220 cast flat point and cartridge for the 10mm Auto for hunting

Use a rest such as a bog-pod to steady your shot.

Gel tests are helpful. Here we compare the 10mm to the .357 Magnum

Fun Fun Fun!

Good Shooting!

More soon on this…