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nr123 · January 18, 2001, 09:41 AM

I doubt if the Kimber needs work. Check the overall length of your load, and your degree of taper crimp. The 185 SWC in .45 gives problems for most 1911's. My Kimbers shoot any and all of my reloads, but I don't load any 185 gr. Stick with the 230 gr round nose, and avoid the problem.

January 18, 2001, 09:41 AM	#14
nr123 Member Join Date: December 28, 1998 Location: Georgia Posts: 41	I doubt if the Kimber needs work. Check the overall length of your load, and your degree of taper crimp. The 185 SWC in .45 gives problems for most 1911's. My Kimbers shoot any and all of my reloads, but I don't load any 185 gr. Stick with the 230 gr round nose, and avoid the problem. __________________ "Ask for no quarter and give none."