Thanks Dale.53, I've noticed that the 45ACP rim is thinner that the 45COLT, the headspace measures good, so, from the rim to the breachface, I am still within tollerance.
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Thanks Dale.53, I've noticed that the 45ACP rim is thinner that the 45COLT, the headspace measures good, so, from the rim to the breachface, I am still within tollerance.
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I am going to get my hands on some Swiss tomorrow and try it! Thank you
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Well guys, sorry for the long delay, work kept me out of town and away from my hobby. I was able to make some rounds to test, unfortunately was unable to get to a chronograph to check velocity! My...
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Got the bullets today, but I won't be in town to try them out this week. It'll be next week and than I'll post the result.
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Thank you Ofitg, I'll put this one on my book as well! It is amazing, if you stop for a second and think about it, the amount of knowledge you guys have to offer!
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I've done that too on the 45 colt, just didn't know for the combination of short case and cast bullet.
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I've seen that one and many others from Hickock45, I like what he does.
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Thanks Outpost75, once the BP runs dry I'll have to venture in smokeless territory and start a new adventure!! I'll pick your brain for more loads!
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So far the only time I've seen bullets flying out of the gun was in the Matrix movie! LOL, jokes apart, I just want to get it under my belt so that I can comfortably load it. It's just another load...
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I should be getting those bullets soon! I've never experimented with anything but regular 45 Colt. I'll definitely let you know.
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Thanks Wayne, my mind was wandering that way all along. It's just nice to have some validation.
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Well gentleman, I thank all of you for the reply, it has been very informative! I should be getting my bullets soon. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks again.
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Hi everibody, I've been loading 45 colt with BP for my Uberti El Patron now for the past two years and loving it. Recently I've got my hands on the conversion 45 ACP cylinder from VTI for the same...
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