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What is the correct size cleaning patch to use with a brass jag on a 9MM semi-automatic pistol?

Went to the range yesterday. Found these digging in the brass bucket. What kind of ammo is this?

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I just loaded another batch of 50 rounds this afternoon. I slowed down my process, and was much more careful with the bullet on top of the case. Before, I think the bullet was not square and plumb with the case when I ran it up into the die. I think I may have been seating the bullets cockeyed...

MBC .45 Button, .452 diameter, 185 grain SWC, Overall length is 1.178"

I've been reloading .45acp for about 7 months. I have had excellent results from the beginning, but occasionally, I'll find a round that won't chamber in my gauge. I check all the cases after sizing with this same gauge. I think this occurs in the bullet seating die, but I'm not sure. If I load...

Bass Pro in Independence, Missouri has TulAmmo .223 Rem., 55 gr., FMJ, 20 rounds for $5.00/box (limit 4). They also have the DPMS Oracle .223/5.56 NATO, 16" barrel, 30-round, sporting rifle for 579.99 (through 12/24/16).

Anyone have a promo code for Starline Brass they can PM me? Thank you!

Thinking about buying a Sig Sauer P226 in 9mm. Any thoughts on this this gun and suggestions on it's variants? Thank you!

Para Ordnance P12.45 Limited. It has a 3-1/2" barrel. Just finished seating bullets on another 22 rounds of the same.

Loaded 10 rounds using 3.5 grains of Bullseye, CCI 300 primers and 1X range brass and OAL of 1.180". Shot them at the range yesterday. Sweet! I could have shot these all day long. Mild recoil. Fed perfect. Cycled the gun perfect. Ejected perfect. Shooting two-handed at 7 yds., and had nice...

Anyone have any experience using the .45 Button, 185 grain SWC, from the Missouri Bullet Company? I'm interested in load data and OAL. Thank you for the help!

Just ordered a sample pack of Softball!-Grooveless bullets to try in .45acp. Does anyone have any experience with these? Thank you! :eek:

Quote: Originally Posted by USSR View Post Ya know, the more that I look at this thread, the more I think he is talking about lubed lead bullets, and just calling them "bare" because they are not copper plated. If that's the case Nu2U, then as long as the bullets are bigger than your bore you...

Thanks everyone for the excellent information. I gots lots to learn on this journey.