I want to try out lead bullets in my 45s. I have a RugerP345 and a Colt 1911.
The reloading books say to use .452 diameter bullets. At Sportsmans Warehouse they have Laser Cast (oregon trail) and Meister. Some are labeled ".45 cal" and some are labeled ".45 LC". I know LC is Long Colt. Both are listed as .452. I want to load 200gr RN. but the only ".45 Cal" bullets they have are 230gr RN. The 200gr RN bullets are labeled ".45 LC"
I assume, since they are the same diameter, that 200gr LC bullets are fine for 45 autos, is that correct?
2nd question: I just ordered a Taurus Model 44, 44mag revolver with a 4" barrel. I want to shoot 44 special loads with lead bullets. The reloading manual I was looking at, said that the specification for 44 barrels was .430 and to use lead bullets .001 over that, or .431. Sportsman's has Laser Cast 44 bullets labeled as .429, and Meister 44 bullets labeled as .432. Why can't bullet companies make bullets that are what the reloading manuals specify? Which bullet would be better for a 44 mag revolver, .429 or .432 ?
thanks! Never loaded lead before, so I'm a noob about it. Been reloading for many years though, just not with lead.
The reloading books say to use .452 diameter bullets. At Sportsmans Warehouse they have Laser Cast (oregon trail) and Meister. Some are labeled ".45 cal" and some are labeled ".45 LC". I know LC is Long Colt. Both are listed as .452. I want to load 200gr RN. but the only ".45 Cal" bullets they have are 230gr RN. The 200gr RN bullets are labeled ".45 LC"
I assume, since they are the same diameter, that 200gr LC bullets are fine for 45 autos, is that correct?
2nd question: I just ordered a Taurus Model 44, 44mag revolver with a 4" barrel. I want to shoot 44 special loads with lead bullets. The reloading manual I was looking at, said that the specification for 44 barrels was .430 and to use lead bullets .001 over that, or .431. Sportsman's has Laser Cast 44 bullets labeled as .429, and Meister 44 bullets labeled as .432. Why can't bullet companies make bullets that are what the reloading manuals specify? Which bullet would be better for a 44 mag revolver, .429 or .432 ?
thanks! Never loaded lead before, so I'm a noob about it. Been reloading for many years though, just not with lead.
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