.451 or .452 Either or both

[Bob72]

Will start loading a 45ACP next month. Have found a source of .452 bullets I am interested in. Are these suitable for 45 acp auto pistol loads or should I stick with .451. THese are plated bullets.

 

[ljnowell]

452 plated are perfectly acceptable to use in 45acp. What profile is the bullet?

 

[Bob72]

BUllets are Round nose.

Bullets are RN Plated

 

[Conservidave]

I've been loading with both and really cant tell the difference. Even when measured with a digital mic many of the .452's come in around .451 because of the slight inconsistency of the plating.

 

[Josh45]

.452 plated bullets work just fine.
Shot many of them.

 

[RealGun]

Without a cannelure, isn't it a safe assumption that the bullets are intended for .45ACP? There would be more of a question if the .452 bullets were jacketed rather than plated.

 

[kerreckt]

Both work fine. Which works best is determined by the particulars of your bore.