Making 45acp shotshells (My Way)

[Diver07]

Newbie question...how does the shot fair against the riflings? Should a person be worried about any damage/risks?

[Johnny_V]

Newbie question...how does the shot fair against the riflings? Should a person be worried about any damage/risks?

Not to worry. Shot is softer than most jacketed bullets, plus if you use the shotcup method, you have an additional layer of protection with the shotcup. Hope this helps....

[Diver07]

Thanks for the info. Once I get my equipment back up and running Im going to try this....

[mold maker]

This just became more than a project for me.
For the second time this summer a large black snake appeared. This one attempted to crawl between the louvers to get onto my porch. It's totally sealed and except for the door there is no way he could get in, but both times it's happened at the time parents were picking up their preschool age children.
I don't like snakes of any kind, and Yes I know all about how they catch rats and kill other snakes. Those 2 blacks are the only snakes I've seen here bouts in many years, and I'm determined they observe my boundaries, especially where these children play. There are no rodents, only squirrels, and birds which I feed for the enjoyment of the children.
When I shoveled him off the brick he attempted to run directly toward me. Bad move because shovel handle distance is as far as he got.
I will attempt to produce the brass for these snake killers this evening, and if I can find my 2-liter bottle of shot, by tomorrow evening I'll be armed with SNAKE shot........

[jmorris]

Blue Racers (also known as black racers), I have seen them chase after rabbits and people before. If you stop or maybe trip and fall they will stop chasing you but might have already paid for a trip to snake heaven at that point. At times more aggressive than other snakes that would prefer to just get out of sight. They can get pretty long too but not as thick as other snakes. I have seen 5 ft ones that are only about an inch in diameter.

They will eat stuff that is not larger than they are so baby birds might be on the menu.

They are not poisonous but generally not welcome around folks that don't like any snake.

[justashooter]

Attachment 152590
5.5 grains of Bullseye under 190 grains of #8 shot.

looks like what I make from 8X57 cases and shoot in a 1915 455 Ely conversion Smith N frame. I use 4.5 grains green dot under 200 grains 7.5 shot. 57 cases slip fit as cut to length and fire-form on first shot, but 06 cases won't fit the chambers. not enuf taper.

[skeettx]

justashooter, try sizing the cut off 06 brass in a 270 die or even a 243 Win, should put on the taper you need.

[mold maker]

I'm still having occasional problems with off center and uneven tapers, but i have several more die combos to try.
Yesterday I became the benefactor of some more 308 brass to work with.
Thanks, Coopaloop86. It will be put to good use.

[Johnny_V]

Mold maker, are you trying to make cases for the 1911 or a revolver?

[gpidaho]

Everything worked so well for me using Grumpa's technique right up to the roll crimp then the case mouth crushed to one side. Just my first try so the problem is most likely some little thing I didn't do just right. I will say that the Speer capsules, when they are available, are a much easier, if more expensive way to make shot shells. Gp

[CASTER OF LEAD]

Just a thought here. Anyone not using the shot cup technique and is worried about leading issues, why not T/L the shot with Ben's LL prior to loading ? I know it may be overkill ,or seen as unnecessary step ,but it will provide additional protection. Works on T/L type pistol bullets, figure it may help in this application. Just my 2 cents. By the way thanks for the wealth of info,& now my overwhelming need to try this. - CASTER

[sparky45]

.410 shotshell wads work real well.

[mold maker]

Mold maker, are you trying to make cases for the 1911 or a revolver?

1911 for the time being.
Do you have any incite?

[mold maker]

Today I received a care package for this project in the form of a MFRB full of primed 308 blank brass. Many thanks to the provider. That's going to be a lifetime supply of snake and rat killers. I also have a supply of 410 shot wads, and about 12 lbs of #9 shot.
I have solved most of the problems I first encountered with off centered necks and am well on my way.

[birddog]

Leading with #9 shot out of a squib load, gotta be kidding me. run some jacketed stuff through there and all should be well.
Charlie

[dsbock]

I have solved most of the problems I first encountered with off centered necks and am well on my way.

Mold Maker,

I'm still getting the occasional off centered neck. Would you share your process for resolving this issue?

Thanks.

David

[mold maker]

Grumpa: This is the type of stuff that sets Castboolits apart from most all of the websites out there.

Most people would never even think of doing this.

Great job!

Randy

Or explaining it in detail so others could copy.
In other fields they would only sell such info.

[mold maker]

Success with the 45 ACP shot shells has encouraged me to expand the calibers.
What available cases would be donors for 45 LC. A friend has only one gun, but lots of targets.
Would some thin poly strip work as sleeves to avoid leading?

[GRUMPA]

Success with the 45 ACP shot shells has encouraged me to expand the calibers.
What available cases would be donors for 45 LC. A friend has only one gun, but lots of targets.
Would some thin poly strip work as sleeves to avoid leading?

For the 45 LC I'll be using the 460 brass as outlined in a previous thread. About the only thing I would do in your case would be to use 1gr of Dacron over the powder, insert a trimmed to length 410 wad, fill with shot, and either an over shot card or use a notching die for the crimp.

[GRUMPA]

Or explaining it in detail so others could copy.
In other fields they would only sell such info.

$ to me only gets a person what he wants. If said person has what he wants then what good is $?