Does anyone make a .45 caliber handgun bullet of the swaged SWC-HP variety, preferably around the 250 grain mark? I'd like something in the vein of the classic .38 158-gr LSWC-HP produced by a number of companies or the .44 240-gr LSWC-HP that Hornady makes. I think it would make a good defensive/utility load for original-spec .45 Colt ammunition.
.45 swaged lead HP?
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rcmodel
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Not that I'm aware of.
Swaged bullets are almost the universal domain of the big bullet manufactures like Hornady & Speer.
The little custom bullet casters probably just can't justify the swaging equipment payback time.
And I do agree it would be a good idea.
rc
Swaged bullets are almost the universal domain of the big bullet manufactures like Hornady & Speer.
The little custom bullet casters probably just can't justify the swaging equipment payback time.
And I do agree it would be a good idea.
rc
Par8head
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Might try these guys. I've bought 185 and 200 gr SWC swaged for several years and have always been happy with their product
http://www.magnusbullets.com/
http://www.magnusbullets.com/
USSR
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How do you swage a hollowpoint?
Don
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rcmodel
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Same way you swage a SWC.
Except the swaging die has a HP forming punch in it.
Speer swaged hp .38/.357 bullet.
http://www.speer-bullets.com/ballistics/detail.aspx?id=224
rc
Except the swaging die has a HP forming punch in it.
Speer swaged hp .38/.357 bullet.
http://www.speer-bullets.com/ballistics/detail.aspx?id=224
rc
Seedtick
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More, Tell Us More Please....
Aneat, what tools do you use?
Can it be done using these Missouri Bullets or are they too hard?
Seedtick
COOL!I swage my own 45acp bullets into SWC HP
Start with a cast H&G 130 on the right, swaged SWCHP on the left
Aneat, what tools do you use?
Can it be done using these Missouri Bullets or are they too hard?
Seedtick
Well, I made my own press and modified a set of Richard Corbins dies to do the HP.
Swage press is on the right, Lee classic cast is there for reference
The bullets in the pic above are hard cast commercial bullets so yes Im sure it could do the Missouri
Here is another example, a Lyman 225gr rn formed into a 225 swc
Swage press is on the right, Lee classic cast is there for reference
The bullets in the pic above are hard cast commercial bullets so yes Im sure it could do the Missouri
Here is another example, a Lyman 225gr rn formed into a 225 swc
Seedtick
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Reckon my Rockchucker has enough backbone for it?
Seedtick
Seedtick
When you change the shape a lot (like a HP) it takes more pressure, harder alloy, more pressure, larger caliber, more pressure.
No I dont think a rockchucker would handle it. If youre comfortable with putting a 2ft handle on it, and putting all your body weight into it, with it not breaking anything then probably, but from others experience something will let go before you get that far
No I dont think a rockchucker would handle it. If youre comfortable with putting a 2ft handle on it, and putting all your body weight into it, with it not breaking anything then probably, but from others experience something will let go before you get that far
Seedtick
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Sounds like I oughta just let er be then. Oh, well......
It does look cool though, regardless.
Seedtick
Oh, well......It does look cool though, regardless.
Seedtick
USSR
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I'll just stick with my cast HP's, thanks.
Don
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Bmac1949
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Pqr8head that is a great website for cast bullets...I'll be using it
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