1858rem
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looking through my load books, i was starting to wonder if +p loads are designated as so in a separate area of the book...... but none of my books are like this for 45 acp, so i was thinking maybe +p loads are just what is listed as max load? i dont want to beat up my RIA 1911 and i dont know if it is ok to use +p ammo in it so id like to stick to about 18000 psi or less.
i have been using a few loads with pretty good results
200g LRN and 4g bullesye- not chronoed
200g LRN and 5g bullseye- 949fps
255g LRNFP and 6g AA#5- 755fps
i was also wondering about the bullets im using,
not for 45 ACP?
the 200g LRN is actually designed for my replica 1858 Remington revolver to be used with the cap and ball loading mechanism, so the base is narrower than the top lube groove, but i sized them to .454 (only sizer i have) so it is just a little big but does not have a taper now and doesn't seem to be a heavy load. the 255g is also sized .454 (same sizer die) and is the lee mold style meant for 45 colt, it has about the same recoil as the 200LRN & 5g BE load does and shoots well also, no overpressure signs i can see, these are not high end loads though right?
i just got my lee 200g LSWC TL mold (for 45 ACP) last night and cast up 200+ to test, lubed with the rooster jacket i just got last night also, it will be interesting to see if the RJ is better than the lee alox gunk
i have been using a few loads with pretty good results
200g LRN and 4g bullesye- not chronoed
200g LRN and 5g bullseye- 949fps
255g LRNFP and 6g AA#5- 755fps
i was also wondering about the bullets im using,
not for 45 ACP?
the 200g LRN is actually designed for my replica 1858 Remington revolver to be used with the cap and ball loading mechanism, so the base is narrower than the top lube groove, but i sized them to .454 (only sizer i have) so it is just a little big but does not have a taper now and doesn't seem to be a heavy load. the 255g is also sized .454 (same sizer die) and is the lee mold style meant for 45 colt, it has about the same recoil as the 200LRN & 5g BE load does and shoots well also, no overpressure signs i can see, these are not high end loads though right?
i just got my lee 200g LSWC TL mold (for 45 ACP) last night and cast up 200+ to test, lubed with the rooster jacket i just got last night also, it will be interesting to see if the RJ is better than the lee alox gunk