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    .45 ACP question, new to reloading

    For example, C.O.L. 1.225" is listed for the 185gr. XTP, C.O.L. 1.230" is listed for the 230gr. FMJ RN. On the first page where it shows case dimensions for the .45ACP it states a "Max C.O.L." of something longer. I don't have the book with me but I think it is something like 1.360".
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    .45 ACP question, new to reloading

    My Hornady book doesn't show a minimum. It has a maximum on the first page of each cartridge type where it shows case dimensions, then for each bullet listed in the load data it states a C.O.L. I assume this is the length they used for that particular load. Should I use that as the minimum...
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    .45 ACP question, new to reloading

    Thanks for all the help guys. I will be trying some of the things you suggested including, a different powder, different overall lengths, and doing plunk tests. It looks like my seating die has a roll crimp so the best I will be able to do crimp-wise is take the flare out of the case. One...
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    .45 ACP question, new to reloading

    Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it
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    .45 ACP question, new to reloading

    Hello. I am new to reloading and have a few questions. I am loading .45 ACP with the Hornady Classic Kit and manual. I am shooting them in an XD45. My first load was the starting load in the Hornady manual for 230gr FMJ with HS6 powder, overall length of 1.230" and no crimp. The result was...
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