45LC reloading question? - The Firearms Forum

ryan42 · 04-30-2012, 03:51 PM

Im going to have to start reloading 45LC.Ive been reloading 45 acp for awhile and have that pretty will mastered so my question,Is there much difference in reloading them vs the 45 acp.One thing Ill be able to use lead instead of only fmj's that i fired in the Glock.Just wondering if you all had any tips or knowledge you could pass my way?

twobit · 04-30-2012, 07:58 PM

Well the size of the brass makes them a breeze to handle and reload.
45colt is a very versatile cartridge.
I have a target load that uses Trailboss powder and round nose flat point lead. I have a hunting /defensive load that uses unique and deep curl gold dot.
I have a varmit load that uses 120 grains of#8 shot topped with a 120 grain round ball that uses unique powder.

muddober · 04-30-2012, 11:08 PM

The major difference between loading the two is that the 45 Colt uses a roll crimp and the 45 auto uses a taper crimp. You will have to adjust the bullet seating die to get your desired crimp.

Ron

04-30-2012, 03:51 PM	#1
ryan42 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: marion indiana Contributor Posts: 1,549	45LC reloading question? Im going to have to start reloading 45LC.Ive been reloading 45 acp for awhile and have that pretty will mastered so my question,Is there much difference in reloading them vs the 45 acp.One thing Ill be able to use lead instead of only fmj's that i fired in the Glock.Just wondering if you all had any tips or knowledge you could pass my way? __________________ Tommorrow is promised to know one! Ryan Stevens -->

04-30-2012, 07:58 PM	#2
twobit V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 357	Re: 45LC reloading question? Well the size of the brass makes them a breeze to handle and reload. 45colt is a very versatile cartridge. I have a target load that uses Trailboss powder and round nose flat point lead. I have a hunting /defensive load that uses unique and deep curl gold dot. I have a varmit load that uses 120 grains of#8 shot topped with a 120 grain round ball that uses unique powder.

04-30-2012, 11:08 PM	#3
muddober Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,436	The major difference between loading the two is that the 45 Colt uses a roll crimp and the 45 auto uses a taper crimp. You will have to adjust the bullet seating die to get your desired crimp. Ron Last edited by muddober; 04-30-2012 at 11:09 PM..