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HSM built the Bear Load line for one job: putting a tough, heavy bullet deep into whatever's in front of it. This 10mm Auto load runs a 230-grain hard cast round nose flat point pushing right around 1153 feet per second and roughly 679 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle. That's a genuinely stout 10mm load, and the flat point profile is what makes it work, driving a wide, straight wound channel instead of skating off bone or deflecting through heavy muscle.
The Bear Load series has been one of HSM's most trusted sellers since it launched back in 2011, and it's easy to see why hunters and backcountry folks keep reaching for it. Hard cast lead holds its shape far better than softer swaged lead, so the bullet stays intact when it hits thick hide, dense tissue, and bone. That translates to the kind of deep penetration you're counting on when a black bear or a big hog closes the distance in a hurry. It's a load meant for real predator country, not the plinking bench.
Going with the heavier 230-grain bullet over the more common 200-grain option gives you more mass carrying energy downrange and even deeper penetration on heavy game. HSM loads these in Montana using premium brass, carefully matched powders, and primers chosen to stay consistent whether you're in the summer heat or the cold shoulder-season mornings. The round nose flat point shape also feeds cleanly through most 10mm semi-autos, so you get reliable cycling along with the terminal punch.
This is a purpose-built round for defense against large, dangerous animals and for hunting medium to heavy game where a 10mm has the muscle to do the job. Because it's a hard-hitting, heavy-for-caliber load, it makes sense to check that your pistol is rated for stout ammunition before you run a lot through it. For anyone who spends time in the woods, on the trail, or in bear country, it's a dependable choice that pairs stopping power with the feeding reliability you need under pressure.
It's built for backcountry defense against large predators like bears and for hunting medium to heavy game. The heavy 230-grain hard cast bullet is made to penetrate deep through hide, muscle, and bone. Plenty of folks carry it as their trail and woods load in bear country.
Hard cast lead holds its shape far better than expanding bullets, which is exactly what you want against a large, heavy-boned animal. Instead of expanding and stopping short, the flat point drives a straight, deep wound channel. That penetration is the whole point when soft tissue isn't the only thing in the way.
The 230-grain bullet is heavier and carries more energy downrange, with this load rated around 1153 fps and 679 ft-lbs at the muzzle. That extra mass means even deeper penetration on heavy game. If you want the stoutest end of HSM's 10mm Bear Load lineup, this is it.
The round nose flat point profile is shaped to feed smoothly through most 10mm Auto semi-autos while still delivering hard cast performance. Since this is a stout, heavy-for-caliber load, it's smart to confirm your pistol is rated for heavier ammunition before running a lot of it. Once you know it runs well in your gun, it's a dependable choice.
| UPC | 850079588837 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 10MM-18-N |
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