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« on: April 01, 2010, 08:59:49 AM » |
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reloading the 45acp and have the opportunity to purchase lead bullets at considerable cost savings. Which configuration seems to work the best, round nose, round nose flat point, semi wad-cutter, flat point, other?
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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2010, 12:56:34 PM » |
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230gr: the full round nose.
200gr: the round nose flat point (RNFP)
Both feed like a charm in our '11s.
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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2010, 12:56:34 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2010, 03:12:36 PM » |
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Is this for a 1911, other Semi-auto, or a Revolver?
Is it for the Range or Self Defense?
If taking the 1911 to the range, just get old fashioned round nose. If you are thinking self defense, spring for some good copper jacketed hollow-points.
If this is for a revolver, you will have to ask elsewhere since I am more familiar with the semi-auto.
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 04:21:30 PM » |
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I have shot thousands of the Oregon Trail 230 gr round nose. I am going to try some of the Missouri Bullets in 230 gr round nose next, just to see if I like those as well.
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 04:21:30 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2010, 06:24:48 AM » |
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these will be range loads for my 1911. When I carry, I use factory hollow points. I'd like to start shooting more often again, and my bulk military stockpile is almost gone so I need an economical alternative. As long as I have the progressive loader available, it's time to produce some ammo. As a bonus, I have a father-in-law that likes to reload and we have the RCBS rockchucker with the piggyback attachment to do 45 and 9mm. Been shooting for years now and saving our brass for economic times like now.
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2010, 08:45:49 PM » |
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This is going to belabor a dead horse...
But... The cartridge was originally designed with a 230 gr. round nosed slug... I'm discussing the shape, not the jacket...
Also the weapon was designed around 230 gr slugs, sort of the chicken and egg thing, which came first...
The point is simple start out with what works, then S L O W L Y branch out and test other loads/ammo, and see what works, etc.
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« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2010, 06:35:23 PM » |
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To expand on the original post, I'm starting to get into casting, any suggestions on molds for .45 ACP. To be shot out of my 1911 in IPSC matches.
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2010, 09:26:06 PM » |
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To expand on the original post, I'm starting to get into casting, any suggestions on molds for .45 ACP. To be shot out of my 1911 in IPSC matches.
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Bill
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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2010, 12:22:29 PM » |
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I use the same mold (among others) and I've been very happy with the accuracy results from it. I use it in my 1911's as well as a S&W 1917 revolver and its the most accurate bullet from the revolver. To expand on the original post, I'm starting to get into casting, any suggestions on molds for .45 ACP. To be shot out of my 1911 in IPSC matches.
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