.45 ACP Die compatability questions

[Mark_Mark]

Is there a die set like .45 Colt, .454, or .460 die that will be compatible with 45 ACP

just wondering

 

[Walkalong]

No.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Well.. I tried! Time to shell out some $$ for new dies

 

[BBarn]

Not currently.

Hornady had a 45 ACP/Auto Rim/Win Mag/Long Colt set back in the early 1990s when they introduced the New Dimension Dies. Part number was 044554. I suspect it didn't work especially well due to the differences in nominal bullet diameters and case diameters.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Is there a die set like .45 Colt, .454, or .460 die that will be compatible with 45 ACP

just wondering

Good question. Like has been said, Nope and with good reason.
The good news is dies for cartridges like the .45ACP and Colt last a lifetime.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Good question. Like has been said, Nope and with good reason.
The good news is dies for cartridges like the .45ACP and Colt last a lifetime.

I’m going to get some.. not that cheap.. just wondering

 

[CQB45ACP]

I’m going to get some.. not that cheap.. just wondering

What you getting? You might, just might, get some opinions around here.

 

[Mark_Mark]

What you getting? You might, just might, get some opinions around here.

Someone told me once, if you’re not making a dollar you lost a dollar. !

 

[ballman6711]

You might, just might, get some opinions around here.

Might????

chris

 

[SingleActionAndrew]

Die Set? Probably not. But there are some folks using 45 Colt sizing die on their 45acp loads either to avoid shaving large lead bullets or reduce working the case. I haven't tried it.

 

[StrawHat]

Have yet to find a carbide die for the 45 long Colt that does not oversized the case.

They seem to have it figured out for the ACP.

Kevin

 

[CQB45ACP]

Someone told me once, if you’re not making a dollar you lost a dollar. !

When my now wife & I met we were both working two jobs (me when I wasn't also in school) and saving every dime to pay off mortgages or preparing to buy. That wasn't out of the ordinary in those days. Today you work to pay off someone else's loans.

But, back to our story, did I ever tell you I love me some Redding 45acp dies?

 

[Walkalong]

I love your little decals on the dies, what do you make them with?

 

[CQB45ACP]

I love your little decals on the dies, what do you make them with?

Thanks. I've found them surprisingly helpful.

Brother P-Touch using their extra strength adhesive tape. Works great on smooth surfaces (maybe over kill) but can't say the same for textured surfaces like the press.

 

[jmorris]

Someone told me once, if you’re not making a dollar you lost a dollar. !

Yeah, but you don't have to believe everything you hear.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Yeah, but you don't have to believe everything you hear.

Oh yeah? That's from a guy who builds contraptions and loans them out to others in exchange for a service. Talk about making a dollar.

 

[jmorris]

^ See you can also save a dollar.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I just made $170 from 3:30am to 6:30am! I can buy some dies now! Or I can pick up another Dillion SDB and utilize my Dillion Die, they have one more, old stock old price, left at my local. $389

 

[9mmepiphany]

I love your little decals on the dies, what do you make them with?

Brother P-Touch using their extra strength adhesive tape. Works great on smooth surfaces (maybe over kill) but can't say the same for textured surfaces like the press.

I thought they were decals too. It was only on closer inspection that I saw that it was printing on tape

did I ever tell you I love me some Redding 45acp dies?

Do you have the Dual Ring Carbide Sizing die on the back of that tool head?.

I have, in .38Spl, the dual Ring Sizer and the Competition Seater...couldn't bring myself the buy the Micro Crimp

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Someone told me once, if you’re not making a dollar you lost a dollar. !

If you’re making dollars, that’s called counterfeiting. Treasury probably already has a no-knock warrant for your house.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Thanks. I've found them surprisingly helpful.

Brother P-Touch using their extra strength adhesive tape. Works great on smooth surfaces (maybe over kill) but can't say the same for textured surfaces like the press.

We use those for cabling in server racks. It’s STICKY stuff.

Nice collection of dies!

 

[CQB45ACP]

I thought they were decals too. It was only on closer inspection that I saw that it was printing on tape


Do you have the Dual Ring Carbide Sizing die on the back of that tool head?.

I have, in .38Spl, the dual Ring Sizer and the Competition Seater...couldn't bring myself the buy the Micro Crimp

No. The sizer is just the one that came in the carbide set. Bought the set and have swapped out everything else. The micro crimp is unnecessary but I really like the fine threads.

Now I still want them to make a micro expander! Also unnecessary But I want it anyway.

That's all 45acp. In 9mm, so far I just have the completion seater. Working my way to complete set just have too many irons in the fire right now and it seems their prices have doubled in a few years.

 

[9mmepiphany]

That's all 45acp. In 9mm, so far I just have the completion seater. Working my way to complete set just have too many irons in the fire right now and it seems their prices have doubled in a few years.

All I have from Redding, in .45ACP, is the Competition Seater.

I've looked for the Dual Ring sizer, but they've discontinued them

 

[BBarn]

Have yet to find a carbide die for the 45 long Colt that does not oversized the case.

They seem to have it figured out for the ACP.

Kevin

I've been satisfied with a couple of Hornady's standard 45 Colt sizing dies (I think they call them "Custom Grade"). The sizing ring measures about .470", which yields about .473" or so with springback. My RCBS 45 Colt and 454 Casull sizers measure .466", which I consider too small for those cartridges. Not sure what diameter sizing rings Redding Lee, or Lyman use.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I've been satisfied with a couple of Hornady's standard 45 Colt sizing dies (I think they call them "Custom Grade"). The sizing ring measures about .470", which yields about .473" or so with springback. My RCBS 45 Colt and 454 Casull sizers measure .466", which I consider too small for those cartridges. Not sure what diameter sizing rings Redding Lee, or Lyman use.

So their is a possibility of being cheap!