Hi mr.revolverguy,

Sure do.  Here they are:





This was new Starline brass loaded to the following specs:
180gr Hornady FMJ, CCI 300 primers, 9.5gr 800-X, 1.260 OAL

mr.revolverguy,

Thanks for the picture and advice.  That is split is exactly what happened when I tested a load with 9.5gr of 800X under a 180gr XTP -- it was a shocking moment.  I've since started loading 'Vector only' rounds that would be considered mid-range in my Glock 20, but as you pointed out, the extra barrel brings some oomph.

Please keep us in the loop on your talks with Kriss.  I'd be fascinated to hear what they say as the gun is a great platform.

No leading whatsoever with the HSM bullet!  They do have one lube groove, but no fancy coating or anything like that.  I must say I've been impressed with them so far from a cost and performance standpoint: ~27$ for a box of 250.  They shoot well under a 7.0gr load of Unique as well, albeit with less speed, averaging 1320 fps with mixed brass.

My load manuals have been all over the board with Accurate #7.  Lyman 48 gives a max of 11.5gr under a 180 HP, Hornady's 10th Edition lists 12gr., and Western's has 10.7gr.  Being relatively new to reloading 10mm, I've come to view Hornady's data as a little on the hot side, especially after a scary experience with 800X, which they give way higher values for, in the Vector.  I worked up to 9.5gr (carefully hand measured) of 800X on top of a 180gr Hornady FMJ in new Starline brass.  The first shot actually sheared the brass in half.  The bottom half of the brass truly looked pregnant.   

sqlbullet, thanks for the tip on powder lots.  I'll certainly be paying close attention and working back up when I crack open a new bottle.

This looks to be the place to be for learning, good to be here.

Hi Folks, first post!

I had some impressive results last weekend with my Kriss Vector 16" Carbine.  This is a gun that tends to 'smile' anything approaching a moderate to hot load so I've been testing the hotter end of the spectrum with hardcast bullets.

180gr HSM RN FP hardcast bullets
11.7gr Accurate #7
CCI 300 primers
1.246 OAL
New Starline brass

Four shots over the chrono: 1552, 1555, 1562, and 1557 fps.  I was happy with the consistency, and only one of the pieces of brass had a slight crease.  This seems like a load that could be pushed up to 1600fps in the Vector (albeit with brass I'd need to toss), and I might see about that.  Part of me likes the idea of having a low recoil 10mm carbine for walking up on a moose carcass the night after a successful hunt rather than my usual Ruger Toklat.  Bear concerns, and all.

Just out of curiosity, I did fire one round through a completely stock gen 4 Glock 20: 1132 fps.  This load really seems to take advantage of the Vector's long barrel length.