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chris in va · October 22, 2011, 06:40 PM

I had 350 reloads left over when I had my G21SF, Lee 452-230-1R over 4.3gr Universal 1.21oal. Not particularly long, but I knew they'd have to go shorter for the 97.

Tried 1.19 and about half would *almost* chamber. Back home I pushed them even further to 1.17 and this time used the FCD that came with the set, medium taper crimp.

Now I can confirm about 95% fired well with a couple bobbles, probably due to the lead ring I didn't quite scrape off. Good thing these weren't loaded hotter, I'd be concerned about a compressed charge!

I really have to wonder why Lee made this mold. It doesn't follow the traditional 45ACP profile at all, making it a PITA to work with.

October 22, 2011, 06:40 PM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Finally got my 97b to chamber. I had 350 reloads left over when I had my G21SF, Lee 452-230-1R over 4.3gr Universal 1.21oal. Not particularly long, but I knew they'd have to go shorter for the 97. Tried 1.19 and about half would almost chamber. Back home I pushed them even further to 1.17 and this time used the FCD that came with the set, medium taper crimp. Now I can confirm about 95% fired well with a couple bobbles, probably due to the lead ring I didn't quite scrape off. Good thing these weren't loaded hotter, I'd be concerned about a compressed charge! I really have to wonder why Lee made this mold. It doesn't follow the traditional 45ACP profile at all, making it a PITA to work with. Last edited by chris in va; October 22, 2011 at 06:47 PM.