Did you plunk test them? They're seated pretty deeply so it looks like you probably did, just checking.
Did you plunk test them? They're seated pretty deeply so it looks like you probably did, just checking.
Yup. I've never loaded .45 Colt, but my understanding is that pre-3rd generation SAAs usually had .455-.456 chamber mouths. So did a lot of S&W 25-2s, which caused a lot of consternation among shooters who tried their lead-bullet .45 ACP loads which shot well in their 1911s but patterned from the revolver and also leaded badly. Those 25-2s typically shot well once fed .454-.455 bullets.
I found a new place to shoot today. Its a 30 minute hike over a small mountain. I was going to run first thing this am but went and shot instead so was a little shaky from no breakfast and a little hike so my accuracy wasn't my best. That being said I am happy with how they shot.
6gr felt good. No pressure signs, no scary "feel" from the gun either. It does have a 18.5lbs recoil spring and a fbfps.
Ill test my loaded next time. It has the same fbfps and a colt dual recoil spring which feels heavier than the 18.5.
Poi was just fine at 15yards. And by just fine i mean i wouldn't hesitate to pot a grouse at that distance.
Recoil felt like +p HST.
Lee push thru bullet sizing die is an easy way to size down the .452s if you feel they will work better for you.
I have used the Beartooth Bullets .452 (not avail smaller) 265gr SWC Keith sized to .451 in the Lee die set. Over 6.5gr of Longshot this makes for a good load that has been accurate in all but one .45 auto that I've tried them in.
Loaded round:
Only had four left after function testing and chronographing :
I wouldn't shoot a bunch of these in a 1911 unless I changed springs and added a flat bottom firing pin retainer.
FWIW,
Paul
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