Cartridge Dimensions
10mm Auto Maximum C.I.P. Cartridge Dimensions. All sizes in millimeters (mm).
The 10mm Auto has 1.56 milliliter (24 grain H2O) cartridge case capacity.
Common rifling twist rate for this cartridge is 381 mm (1 in 15 inches), 5 grooves, Ø lands = 9.91 mm, Ø grooves = 10.16 mm, and land width = 4.47 mm. A large pistol primer is used.
C.I.P. guidelines indicate a maximum pressure of 230 MPa (33,000 psi). In C.I.P. regulated countries, every pistol/cartridge combination is required to be proofed at 130% of this maximum C.I.P. pressure to certify for sale to consumers.
The S.A.A.M.I. pressure limit for the 10mm Auto is set at 258.55 MPa (37,500 psi).
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