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William T. Watts · April 24, 2013, 02:17 PM

I just received 500 rounds of 45 acp bullets that were supposed to be Federal .451" 230gr FMJ that Federal loads in their 45 acp ammo. The ones I recieved were not a full .451" they were in fact a full .001" under sized and looked to be boogered/dinged up. I've already sent an email to the seller with my thoughts on his product. This bullet has an open base and it occcured to me the base may upset enough to fill the bore when fired, just a thought!! I use this lot for my I don't care if they group worth a hoot!! William

Petespacking · April 25, 2013, 12:39 PM

They might be pulls. Anymore, I ask all the questions I can, dumb one's or not, just to avoid problems. IMO, there are some guys trying to make a quick buck in these "buy it before it gets taken away" times.

William T. Watts · April 25, 2013, 09:22 PM

I think every bullet was dinged up somewhere (but) they shot/grouped within 4-5" at 20yds off a bag. Since they were undersize I did note there was a bit of bullet set back .003-.005" when feed thru the magazine. The Hornadys FMJ RN I have are a better looking more uniform and a full .451", as far as shooting them I couldn't tell any difference in grouping. They aren't pretty but seem to shoot O.K., I should mention I will not be buying any more components until they become readily available and prices stablize. William

April 24, 2013, 02:17 PM	#1
William T. Watts Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,074	internet bullet purchase Thru GunAuction I just received 500 rounds of 45 acp bullets that were supposed to be Federal .451" 230gr FMJ that Federal loads in their 45 acp ammo. The ones I recieved were not a full .451" they were in fact a full .001" under sized and looked to be boogered/dinged up. I've already sent an email to the seller with my thoughts on his product. This bullet has an open base and it occcured to me the base may upset enough to fill the bore when fired, just a thought!! I use this lot for my I don't care if they group worth a hoot!! William Last edited by William T. Watts; April 24, 2013 at 02:25 PM.

April 25, 2013, 12:39 PM	#2
Petespacking Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2009 Posts: 108	They might be pulls. Anymore, I ask all the questions I can, dumb one's or not, just to avoid problems. IMO, there are some guys trying to make a quick buck in these "buy it before it gets taken away" times.

April 25, 2013, 09:22 PM	#3
William T. Watts Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,074	I think every bullet was dinged up somewhere (but) they shot/grouped within 4-5" at 20yds off a bag. Since they were undersize I did note there was a bit of bullet set back .003-.005" when feed thru the magazine. The Hornadys FMJ RN I have are a better looking more uniform and a full .451", as far as shooting them I couldn't tell any difference in grouping. They aren't pretty but seem to shoot O.K., I should mention I will not be buying any more components until they become readily available and prices stablize. William