CoalTrain49
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If you have never loaded 45 ACP start with FMJ, the easiest to reload. Plated is going to cause you some problems to start, and so will lead. Don't buy a bunch of bullets to start with.
Neck tension is the tricky part. Sizing die will have to be adjusted to get the desired effect.
Seat and crimp in separate operations. Get a dedicated crimping die of some sort.
A gauge is also a good idea. It will check your max COL and your case size at the same time. Of course everything depends one your barrel chamber but there is a good chance if it won't fit in a gauge it won't fir in your chamber either.
There are about 10 different powders that will work. You will get 10 different answers to that question. Bulky powder is a good idea. I use American Select. So does Jerry Miculek.
Neck tension is the tricky part. Sizing die will have to be adjusted to get the desired effect.
Seat and crimp in separate operations. Get a dedicated crimping die of some sort.
A gauge is also a good idea. It will check your max COL and your case size at the same time. Of course everything depends one your barrel chamber but there is a good chance if it won't fit in a gauge it won't fir in your chamber either.
There are about 10 different powders that will work. You will get 10 different answers to that question. Bulky powder is a good idea. I use American Select. So does Jerry Miculek.
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