Recent content by Srchief77

I have been looking at various web sites and at some local suppliers of shooting equipment to buy bullets, specifically .45 ACP. Having just started out reloading I am not clear on what the difference is between a .452 and a .451 diameter bullet for the .45 ACP, and yes I know .001. I am...

First time at the range with my first 45ACP loads. I had loaded 8 rounds starting with 10 but a problem with the LEE Auto Prime (I didn’t know it took a different shell holder than the dies) fortunately I had also purchased a Lee Safety Prime system and used that to prime. I seated 2 primers too...

Thanks everyone for the replies. I am now of the opinion that reloading will be like being a modern day alchemist. Instead of turning lead into gold, the gold will be the accuracy achieved sending the lead down range using the best recipe. Anyways thanks again for the replies, I found them very...

I have gathered all the recommended loading equipment and I am getting ready to load my first 45 ACP rounds. However in the course of my reading various books and looking at the Powder and Bullet Co. sites I have gotten confused by the difference in the recommended loads. For example: The load...