? about using a .452 jacketed bullet in 45 auto

gary2905 · January 17, 2006, 04:43 PM

Fellow reloaders,
Can you safely use .452 jacketed rounds in a 45 Auto?
I know and have used 452 lead before but was wondering what if anything the extra 1/1000 diameter would do to pressures.
Anyone ever use 'em?
Your input is valued.

RickB · January 17, 2006, 07:16 PM

.452" is fine for .45 ACP.

rwilson452 · January 17, 2006, 11:41 PM

Without digging for some old reference material from that stack of stuff over in the corner, As I recall the actual spec for the .45ACP bullet is .4515. I have shot lots of bullets that were .452 in both jacketed and lead. Naturally, Anytime you start using a new component back off the load and work your way back up.

gary2905 · January 18, 2006, 12:45 PM

Thank you!

January 17, 2006, 04:43 PM	#1
gary2905 Member Join Date: December 20, 2005 Location: Rural-not for long- Virginia Posts: 60	? about using a .452 jacketed bullet in 45 auto Fellow reloaders, Can you safely use .452 jacketed rounds in a 45 Auto? I know and have used 452 lead before but was wondering what if anything the extra 1/1000 diameter would do to pressures. Anyone ever use 'em? Your input is valued.

January 17, 2006, 11:41 PM	#3
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	.452 Without digging for some old reference material from that stack of stuff over in the corner, As I recall the actual spec for the .45ACP bullet is .4515. I have shot lots of bullets that were .452 in both jacketed and lead. Naturally, Anytime you start using a new component back off the load and work your way back up.

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January 17, 2006, 07:16 PM	#2
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	.452" is fine for .45 ACP.

January 18, 2006, 12:45 PM	#4
gary2905 Member Join Date: December 20, 2005 Location: Rural-not for long- Virginia Posts: 60	Thank you!