Blazer Brass 10mm Auto 180gr JHP Ballistics
Brass Case • JHP • MPN: 5251
Blazer Brass 10mm Auto 180gr JHP Ballistics
Brass Case • JHP • MPN: 5251
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 1175 fps | 551 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 1162 fps | 540 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 10 yds | 1151 fps | 530 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 15 yds | 1140 fps | 519 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 20 yds | 1129 fps | 510 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 1119 fps | 500 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 1109 fps | 492 ft-lb | -0.1" |
| 35 yds | 1099 fps | 483 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 40 yds | 1090 fps | 475 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 45 yds | 1081 fps | 467 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 1072 fps | 460 ft-lb | -1.2" |
| 55 yds | 1064 fps | 453 ft-lb | -1.7" |
| 60 yds | 1056 fps | 446 ft-lb | -2.3" |
| 65 yds | 1048 fps | 439 ft-lb | -2.9" |
| 70 yds | 1040 fps | 433 ft-lb | -3.6" |
| 75 yds | 1033 fps | 427 ft-lb | -4.4" |
| 80 yds | 1026 fps | 421 ft-lb | -5.2" |
| 85 yds | 1019 fps | 415 ft-lb | -6.2" |
| 90 yds | 1012 fps | 410 ft-lb | -7.2" |
| 95 yds | 1006 fps | 404 ft-lb | -8.3" |
| 100 yds | 999 fps | 399 ft-lb | -9.5" |
Product Overview
Blazer Brass offers a budget entry point into 10mm JHP ammunition. The 180gr hollow point runs at 1,175 fps and generates 552 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Those numbers fall below full-power 10mm territory but still exceed what .45 ACP and .40 S&W deliver in similar bullet weights. CCI loads Blazer Brass on high-volume production lines, which keeps the cost per round competitive with range-grade ammunition from other calibers.
The primary value here is affordable JHP practice. Shooting your actual carry load matters, and in a caliber with as much recoil as 10mm, it matters even more. Blazer Brass lets 10mm shooters run hollow points through their pistol regularly without the sting of premium ammo prices. The brass case is reloadable, and the CCI primer ignites reliably. Function testing a new 10mm pistol or breaking in a gun with several hundred rounds of JHP becomes financially practical with this load.
Some shooters carry Blazer Brass as their actual defensive load. At 552 ft-lbs, it still outperforms most .45 ACP rounds and matches hot .40 S&W loads. The reduced velocity compared to full-power 10mm options actually helps with recoil management and follow-up shots. For shooters who prioritize shot placement over raw energy, the Blazer Brass 180gr JHP is a reasonable carry choice that will not break the bank.
- Lowest-cost brass-cased JHP option in 10mm Auto
- Reduced velocity at 1,175 fps makes recoil more manageable for follow-up shots
- Brass cases are reloadable for handloaders
- CCI primers provide consistent ignition across temperature ranges
- 552 ft-lbs falls short of true full-power 10mm performance
- Non-bonded bullet design limits barrier penetration reliability
- Expansion may be inconsistent at the lower end of the velocity window
- No nickel plating on cases, which is less ideal for long-term carry
All Blazer Brass 10mm Auto 180gr JHP Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
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