455 Webley (1918) 45 ACP, moons-Ammo?

[Josey]

I picked up a neat 455 Webley from 1918. It has been "shaved" to use 45 ACP. Brownells shows the moonclips in their catalog. I am considering Winchester Winclean, war surplus ball and 45 Autorim. What are your experiences with the Webley and 45 ACP?

 

[Gordon]

Don't use + power .45acp loads. PMC Auto Rim ammo is fun. Reload them with real heavy blunt lead bullets at 700fps range. The gun is sighted in for 265 grains at 650fps loads, any variation shoots not to point of aim. Of course 280 grains at 700FPS hits pretty close and is about max for a good condition Wobley Mk VI (or Mk V)

 

[November]

I have a 1917 mk VI shaved for .45 acp and so far I've had no problems using any old 230 gr hardball ammo. Do not use +p ammo. I don't know what Brownells charges for moonclips, but I got a set of 10 (I think) moon clips that will fit S&W .45acp revolvers and Webley Mk VI shaved revolvers and it includes a case removal tool also for like $15 on eBay. Do a search on eBay for Webley and you'll find it. The guy always has them for sale and they've worked for me. I don't reload, so I don't have a need for the autorim cases. The moons are more convenient for me. You'll find other good info if you search this forum for "Webley". Good luck.