I recently acquired a Model 94AE Winchester (6.5 M ser. no.; ~2002 manufacture date) chambered for .45 Colt. With much thanks to a couple of site members I now have brass; and, I have other necessary components to assemble some.
However, in my researching loads, I keep coming up with the "jam-matic" and other similar expressions -- all indicating to the effect that the .45 Colt is perhaps a tad too short for reliable functioning -- as opposed to, say, the 1892 models which were designed for shorter cartridge operation.
Hence, I am now in want for information -- to wit, any minimal overall cartridge length which will enable 100% functioning.
Also, a "plus to me" is re bullet sizing -- a good many references indicate the "rifle" .45 Colt bullet -- which "needs to be sized to .452" -- is totally apart from the .45 Colt handgun bullet (.452" sizing). Any light re this will also be appreciated!
Thanks much!
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