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hunter52 · January 19, 2013, 11:48 AM

If you are asking if it is possible to load 45 ACP with dies meant for 45 Long Colt, it depends.
Hornady Series 2 dies for 45 ACP are also marked for 45 LC.
A carbide or Nitride die has a narrow band of carbide or nitride at the base that does all of the sizing.
Case belling and bullet seating ACP cases might be difficult with dies made for the Long Colt. A different shell holder would also be necessary.
Short answer, just get dies for the ACP.

January 19, 2013, 11:48 AM	#3
hunter52 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 101	If you are asking if it is possible to load 45 ACP with dies meant for 45 Long Colt, it depends. Hornady Series 2 dies for 45 ACP are also marked for 45 LC. A carbide or Nitride die has a narrow band of carbide or nitride at the base that does all of the sizing. Case belling and bullet seating ACP cases might be difficult with dies made for the Long Colt. A different shell holder would also be necessary. Short answer, just get dies for the ACP.