.45 LC bullet in .45ACP

DavidAGO · January 17, 2009, 12:33 AM

I was at the gun shop today and noticed they had just gotten in a batch of 200 gr flat point bullets marked for the Long Colt. I liked the looks of them and asked if they could be loaded successfully for a .45 ACP load. These miked .452. The owner said he had loaded them before, but didn't remember how they worked in his gun. So I ask, any problems working up a load in a .45ACP? I could not find anything in any of my reloading manual, and nothing at the powder makers websites that specifically mentions a cast flat point bullet. Any reasons to or not to work up such a load?

David

**Unclenick** · January 17, 2009, 12:40 AM

At that bullet weight, providing you can put a taper crimp on the lead at a location that will prevent recoil of the magazine housing on the bullet noses from pushing them deeper into the cases, it should be fine. As soon as you get LC bullets heavier than 230 grain you have to watch out for the bases being unable to seat deeply enough without bulging the brass too much. .45 ACP brass starts to get thicker a little below the level 230 grain ball seats to.

putteral · January 17, 2009, 10:37 AM

I use the 200 gr LRNFP all the time in my .45'S. They feed better than the LSWC'S. I like either 5.2 grs of HP38 (231) or 4.6 grs of Titegroup. Very accruate out of my 24/7 Pro45 and Charles Daly EFS.

MADISON · January 17, 2009, 11:01 AM

After WW-II the manufacturers went from .454 to 452 on the Long Colt and the ACP. Go for it!

Ozzieman · January 17, 2009, 12:18 PM

Penn bullets make a round that will work very well. I use it for cowboy shoots and in my target 45 ACP.
What I like about it is that it has a crimp ring for LC and you set it a little deeper for ACP and it works in everything I have shot it in, Kimbers, Gold cups and an XD 45. The optional diameters help also.

45 Caliber 200 Grain Round Nose Flat Point Bevel Base
Standard Sizing - .452
Optional Sizing - .451, .454, .455

http://www.pennbullets.com/45/45-caliber.html

January 17, 2009, 12:33 AM	#1
DavidAGO Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Location: Magnolia, AR Posts: 340	.45 LC bullet in .45ACP I was at the gun shop today and noticed they had just gotten in a batch of 200 gr flat point bullets marked for the Long Colt. I liked the looks of them and asked if they could be loaded successfully for a .45 ACP load. These miked .452. The owner said he had loaded them before, but didn't remember how they worked in his gun. So I ask, any problems working up a load in a .45ACP? I could not find anything in any of my reloading manual, and nothing at the powder makers websites that specifically mentions a cast flat point bullet. Any reasons to or not to work up such a load? David

January 17, 2009, 12:40 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	At that bullet weight, providing you can put a taper crimp on the lead at a location that will prevent recoil of the magazine housing on the bullet noses from pushing them deeper into the cases, it should be fine. As soon as you get LC bullets heavier than 230 grain you have to watch out for the bases being unable to seat deeply enough without bulging the brass too much. .45 ACP brass starts to get thicker a little below the level 230 grain ball seats to. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

January 17, 2009, 11:01 AM	#4
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	.45 LC bullet in .45ACP After WW-II the manufacturers went from .454 to 452 on the Long Colt and the ACP. Go for it!

January 17, 2009, 10:37 AM	#3
putteral Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Location: Homosassa,Florida Posts: 206	I use the 200 gr LRNFP all the time in my .45'S. They feed better than the LSWC'S. I like either 5.2 grs of HP38 (231) or 4.6 grs of Titegroup. Very accruate out of my 24/7 Pro45 and Charles Daly EFS.

January 17, 2009, 12:18 PM	#5
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Penn bullets make a round that will work very well. I use it for cowboy shoots and in my target 45 ACP. What I like about it is that it has a crimp ring for LC and you set it a little deeper for ACP and it works in everything I have shot it in, Kimbers, Gold cups and an XD 45. The optional diameters help also. 45 Caliber 200 Grain Round Nose Flat Point Bevel Base Standard Sizing - .452 Optional Sizing - .451, .454, .455 http://www.pennbullets.com/45/45-caliber.html