capreppy
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Tried some of my reloads on a Glock 21 (.45ACP).
My reloads are MBC 200gr LSWC over 5.0gr W231/HP-38. These load / shoot fine out of my XDm .45ACP. This is definitely my go to round for my XDm .45ACP.
OAL: 1.225
Taper Crimp: 0.469
Brass: R-P (I also use Winchester Brass in my rotation, but the vast majority is R-P)
Primer: CCI #300 (LPP)
The Glock 21 was owned by my Brother-in-Law. They are in the possesion of my Mother-in-Law now. My wife and I have been using it (addition to the XDm) since they don't actually shoot firearms. They won't sell it to me as it has sentimental value to them and I respect that.
I had significant feeding issues with one magazine of the reloads. I checked some rounds (after I got home) and it did not pass the "plink/plunk" test. Don't know if the chamber is just too tight for a .452 lead round or what. It did not chamber completely and did not try to force it for fear of getting a round stuck. Obviously if it doesn't drop in and drop out with pressure, it isn't going to chamber / feed easily anyway. Is it possible I need a shorter OAL for a Glock 21 vs. what works in my XDm .45ACP? Or is the round just too wide with the .452?
I've read good / bad posts regarding lead and the Glock 21. With that in mind, I'm looking for recommendations for bullets that are known to work in a Glock 21. This is strictly for range duty.
What are some recommended FMJ / TMJ / JHP bullets? Honestly looking for the cheapest possible route with some level of accuracy. These will be loaded with 231/HP-38 as this is the powder I have plenty of.
I've got a few remaining out of some sample packs from doing workups on my XDm .45ACP, but don't want to go thru the trouble of loading them up if they aren't going to work. My sample bullets are as follows:
* Berry's .451 185gr HBRN (given to me by a friend, but am interested in trying out other variations of Berry's in .451)
* Hornady .451 230gr XTP (if these work, will probably go with the 230 HAP, basically the non-expanding version of the XTP)
* MG .451 230gr JHP (they obviously make other .451 variations, but only have a sample pack of the 230gr JHP)
EDIT: It did fire commercial R-P Ammo wih issues.
My reloads are MBC 200gr LSWC over 5.0gr W231/HP-38. These load / shoot fine out of my XDm .45ACP. This is definitely my go to round for my XDm .45ACP.
OAL: 1.225
Taper Crimp: 0.469
Brass: R-P (I also use Winchester Brass in my rotation, but the vast majority is R-P)
Primer: CCI #300 (LPP)
The Glock 21 was owned by my Brother-in-Law. They are in the possesion of my Mother-in-Law now. My wife and I have been using it (addition to the XDm) since they don't actually shoot firearms. They won't sell it to me as it has sentimental value to them and I respect that.
I had significant feeding issues with one magazine of the reloads. I checked some rounds (after I got home) and it did not pass the "plink/plunk" test. Don't know if the chamber is just too tight for a .452 lead round or what. It did not chamber completely and did not try to force it for fear of getting a round stuck. Obviously if it doesn't drop in and drop out with pressure, it isn't going to chamber / feed easily anyway. Is it possible I need a shorter OAL for a Glock 21 vs. what works in my XDm .45ACP? Or is the round just too wide with the .452?
I've read good / bad posts regarding lead and the Glock 21. With that in mind, I'm looking for recommendations for bullets that are known to work in a Glock 21. This is strictly for range duty.
What are some recommended FMJ / TMJ / JHP bullets? Honestly looking for the cheapest possible route with some level of accuracy. These will be loaded with 231/HP-38 as this is the powder I have plenty of.
I've got a few remaining out of some sample packs from doing workups on my XDm .45ACP, but don't want to go thru the trouble of loading them up if they aren't going to work. My sample bullets are as follows:
* Berry's .451 185gr HBRN (given to me by a friend, but am interested in trying out other variations of Berry's in .451)
* Hornady .451 230gr XTP (if these work, will probably go with the 230 HAP, basically the non-expanding version of the XTP)
* MG .451 230gr JHP (they obviously make other .451 variations, but only have a sample pack of the 230gr JHP)
EDIT: It did fire commercial R-P Ammo wih issues.
