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RickB · April 16, 2008, 11:36 AM

I have a Smith Hand Ejector Mk. II, converted from .455 to ACP via a M1917 cylinder. The groove diameter is .457", so you can imagine how it "groups" with hardball. I found that I can load .454" lead bullets in ACP or Auto Rim brass, and it still fits in the cylinder. That cut groups from Minute of Pie Plate at 25 feet, to MPP at 25 yards. Where do you find hollow-base 230s? I can't see why you'd want to start shooting or loading .455, if you can get the thing to group using ACP brass. Maybe a hollow-based bullet, sized .454", as loaded in factory .45 Colt, would be the way to go.

April 16, 2008, 11:36 AM	#2
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I have a Smith Hand Ejector Mk. II, converted from .455 to ACP via a M1917 cylinder. The groove diameter is .457", so you can imagine how it "groups" with hardball. I found that I can load .454" lead bullets in ACP or Auto Rim brass, and it still fits in the cylinder. That cut groups from Minute of Pie Plate at 25 feet, to MPP at 25 yards. Where do you find hollow-base 230s? I can't see why you'd want to start shooting or loading .455, if you can get the thing to group using ACP brass. Maybe a hollow-based bullet, sized .454", as loaded in factory .45 Colt, would be the way to go.