Does anyone know what brand makes their brass the proper size for the colt 45? (.480" outside dia.)
I have new Remington cases but they are under size dia. they are .478 outside dia. next to rim and taper to .457 at open end. they should be a straight case at .480" dia. they wont seal in chamber and i have a lot of fouling blowing back past case neck. I only use black powder in these guns.
can the brass be expanded full length?
the chamber measures .486 and the cyl. throat is .457.
the same on my 1st gen and my 2nd gen. ssa's
Next I want to get a different bullet mold.
would a .455" dia. bullet be right? I would think it would be.
was thinking about this mold from rcbs. (expensive though) Good choice or not? Or would a plain flat base bullet in .455" be just as good?
RCBS 1-Cavity Bullet Mold 45-250-RN-HB 45 Colt (Long Colt) (455 Diameter) 250 Grain Round Nose Hollow Base.
must not have all parts included in their picture.
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I have new Remington cases but they are under size dia. they are .478 outside dia. next to rim and taper to .457 at open end. they should be a straight case at .480" dia. they wont seal in chamber and i have a lot of fouling blowing back past case neck. I only use black powder in these guns.
can the brass be expanded full length?
the chamber measures .486 and the cyl. throat is .457.
the same on my 1st gen and my 2nd gen. ssa's
Next I want to get a different bullet mold.
would a .455" dia. bullet be right? I would think it would be.
was thinking about this mold from rcbs. (expensive though) Good choice or not? Or would a plain flat base bullet in .455" be just as good?
RCBS 1-Cavity Bullet Mold 45-250-RN-HB 45 Colt (Long Colt) (455 Diameter) 250 Grain Round Nose Hollow Base.
must not have all parts included in their picture.
(pic below)
View attachment 131260
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