ExMachina
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What are everyones experiences using 45ACP dies to seat longer loads?
I have a bunch of 250 grain plated bullets (.452") and I'd like to shoot them through my 45acp revolver.
For my 1911, I've been loading 200 grain SWC to an OAL of 1.265" (manual recommends 1.275" but these will not fit in the magazine b/c of the bullet geometry).
bullet lengths are:
250gr-0.650"
200gr-0.585"
So--for revolver use--what I'd like to do is load my 45ACP brass with the longer bullets to an OAL of at least 1.34". My concern is, since this is so much longer than standard 45ACP loadings, that the taper crimp will not be complete enough to keep the slugs in place during shooting.
Anybody have any experience here?
Thanks
I have a bunch of 250 grain plated bullets (.452") and I'd like to shoot them through my 45acp revolver.
For my 1911, I've been loading 200 grain SWC to an OAL of 1.265" (manual recommends 1.275" but these will not fit in the magazine b/c of the bullet geometry).
bullet lengths are:
250gr-0.650"
200gr-0.585"
So--for revolver use--what I'd like to do is load my 45ACP brass with the longer bullets to an OAL of at least 1.34". My concern is, since this is so much longer than standard 45ACP loadings, that the taper crimp will not be complete enough to keep the slugs in place during shooting.
Anybody have any experience here?
Thanks