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rwilson452 · April 5, 2008, 02:37 AM

When loading lead bullets in 45ACP the FCD does leave the case where the bullet is a bit shiny as if it was working the case there. they load and fire just fine. However. the round should just be able to fall into the chamber without help. assuming your loading for a semiauto, remove the barrel from your pistol and hold it muzzle down. you should be able to just drop it in and it should be at the proper position. If it's not something is wrong either your not seating the bullet short enough or your not getting enough crimp. I have only seen one barrel that the chamber was just too darn tight. but factory ammo was a squeeze in it too. Don't worry about the "bulge". Does it fit in your chamber properly is the whole issue.

April 5, 2008, 02:37 AM	#6
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	When loading lead bullets in 45ACP the FCD does leave the case where the bullet is a bit shiny as if it was working the case there. they load and fire just fine. However. the round should just be able to fall into the chamber without help. assuming your loading for a semiauto, remove the barrel from your pistol and hold it muzzle down. you should be able to just drop it in and it should be at the proper position. If it's not something is wrong either your not seating the bullet short enough or your not getting enough crimp. I have only seen one barrel that the chamber was just too darn tight. but factory ammo was a squeeze in it too. Don't worry about the "bulge". Does it fit in your chamber properly is the whole issue.