Wish me luck

kealil · August 22, 2011, 12:49 AM

Hey all.

Got my first 20 rounds of 45ACP done with starting loads.

230 grain LRN with 4 grains of red dot.

My first reloads ever. WISH ME LUCK!

mehavey · August 22, 2011, 06:37 AM

Congrats !

That said, my manuals show 4.0gr RedDot to be a bit light for a 230-ish LRN:

- Lyman 48th says 4.3gr for ~700fps
- Speer #14 says 4.7gr for ~765 fps

(Don't be surprised if that lower 4.0gr doesn't reliably cycle the slide every time since it's likely to be going out in the 660fps regime.)

Have you tested the overall length and crimp by seeing if they'll drop cleanly into the barrel/chamber when you have the gun disassmbled?

lamarw · August 22, 2011, 07:16 AM

I suspect all will go well. You will then go home and proceed to reload 2,000 rounds. You are now hooked and in the process of being reeled in.

mehavey · August 22, 2011, 07:59 AM

+1 on what He said.
(Addiction loves company)

Maxem0815 · August 22, 2011, 08:03 AM

Now that you are hooked you need to build a new addition on the house for all the ammo you will make.
HAVE FUN
Mace

serf 'rett · August 22, 2011, 11:26 AM

Bit by the reloading bug!

Another one bites the bullet!

If married, he will need either a good wife (preference goes to one who also shoots) or a good marriage counselor!

zfk55 · August 22, 2011, 11:28 AM

A marriage counselor who shoots!

praetorian97 · August 22, 2011, 11:45 AM

Those first loads are always the scariest but most memorable! Enjoy. Its all downhill from here.

August 22, 2011, 06:37 AM	#2
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Posts: 1,996	Congrats ! That said, my manuals show 4.0gr RedDot to be a bit light for a 230-ish LRN: - Lyman 48th says 4.3gr for ~700fps - Speer #14 says 4.7gr for ~765 fps (Don't be surprised if that lower 4.0gr doesn't reliably cycle the slide every time since it's likely to be going out in the 660fps regime.) Have you tested the overall length and crimp by seeing if they'll drop cleanly into the barrel/chamber when you have the gun disassmbled? Last edited by mehavey; August 22, 2011 at 07:44 AM.

August 22, 2011, 11:26 AM	#6
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,040	Bit by the reloading bug! Another one bites the bullet! If married, he will need either a good wife (preference goes to one who also shoots) or a good marriage counselor! __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

August 22, 2011, 11:28 AM	#7
zfk55 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 300	A marriage counselor who shoots! __________________ Latigo www.swissproductsllc.com An'' ole' Brer' Rabbit, he set in de bushes, he watch an' he wait, lay low an' he don' say nuffin'

August 22, 2011, 12:49 AM	#1
kealil Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2011 Posts: 201	Wish me luck Hey all. Got my first 20 rounds of 45ACP done with starting loads. 230 grain LRN with 4 grains of red dot. My first reloads ever. WISH ME LUCK!

August 22, 2011, 07:16 AM	#3
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 1,235	I suspect all will go well. You will then go home and proceed to reload 2,000 rounds. You are now hooked and in the process of being reeled in.

August 22, 2011, 07:59 AM	#4
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Posts: 1,996	+1 on what He said. (Addiction loves company)

August 22, 2011, 08:03 AM	#5
Maxem0815 Junior member Join Date: May 23, 2011 Posts: 216	Now that you are hooked you need to build a new addition on the house for all the ammo you will make. HAVE FUN Mace

August 22, 2011, 11:45 AM	#8
praetorian97 Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 441	Those first loads are always the scariest but most memorable! Enjoy. Its all downhill from here.