45 acp

dagger dog · October 24, 2018, 04:21 PM

Bought my first 45ACP pistol and I will cast my own, looking at the Lee TL452-230-TC any one casting with WW and shooting this boolit, any feeding problems, are you sizing or shooting as cast, any leading, will tumble lube with alox ?

Chainsaw. · October 24, 2018, 08:27 PM

While I have no experience with the 45 version I do have both the 9mm and 40 cal versions of lees TC molds. In both calibers this bullet is both accurate and feeds well. I would definitely recommend sizing for an auto loader, a revolver you can get away with skipping this step due to the forcing cone, but on an auto you need that consistent size for reliable feed and function in my opinion.

Bimus · October 24, 2018, 09:10 PM

I like the Lee Factory Crimp Die works great it really makes a difference my 45 ACP 40s&w and 9mm all I load is cast ww in them .
Not all cast bullets need sized
This die sizes the case after it crimps the bullet.

res45 · November 13, 2018, 10:29 AM

I don't have the TC version of the 230 gr. Lee bullet but it should work just fine in your 45. I do have the Lee 230 gr. TLRN as well as the Lee 200 gr. SWC with the standard grease groove both of which I powder coat an they cycle just fine in my Hi Point carbine, in fact the 200 gr. SWC is very accurate.

I've been using 50/50 pure lead an wheel weights in my 9mm and 45 ACP loads an powder coating with no issues. I save my straight wheel weights for my magnum pistol and rifle loads.

Guggmeister · November 13, 2018, 11:23 AM

I use Lee 452-230-TC. It feeds better than Lee RN. Those have to be loaded super short.

I powder coat. Pure lead with some tin.

October 24, 2018, 04:21 PM	#1
dagger dog Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Posts: 65	45 acp Bought my first 45ACP pistol and I will cast my own, looking at the Lee TL452-230-TC any one casting with WW and shooting this boolit, any feeding problems, are you sizing or shooting as cast, any leading, will tumble lube with alox ?

October 24, 2018, 08:27 PM	#2
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	While I have no experience with the 45 version I do have both the 9mm and 40 cal versions of lees TC molds. In both calibers this bullet is both accurate and feeds well. I would definitely recommend sizing for an auto loader, a revolver you can get away with skipping this step due to the forcing cone, but on an auto you need that consistent size for reliable feed and function in my opinion. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

November 13, 2018, 10:29 AM	#4
res45 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 753	I don't have the TC version of the 230 gr. Lee bullet but it should work just fine in your 45. I do have the Lee 230 gr. TLRN as well as the Lee 200 gr. SWC with the standard grease groove both of which I powder coat an they cycle just fine in my Hi Point carbine, in fact the 200 gr. SWC is very accurate. I've been using 50/50 pure lead an wheel weights in my 9mm and 45 ACP loads an powder coating with no issues. I save my straight wheel weights for my magnum pistol and rifle loads. __________________ The Reloaders Network discord Channel https://discord.gg/Nafuzht

November 13, 2018, 11:23 AM	#5
Guggmeister Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2013 Posts: 117	45 acp I use Lee 452-230-TC. It feeds better than Lee RN. Those have to be loaded super short. I powder coat. Pure lead with some tin.

October 24, 2018, 09:10 PM	#3
Bimus Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2018 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 122	I like the Lee Factory Crimp Die works great it really makes a difference my 45 ACP 40s&w and 9mm all I load is cast ww in them . Not all cast bullets need sized This die sizes the case after it crimps the bullet.