loading .45 auto rim with .45 acp dies?

James E · May 25, 2000, 12:08 PM

Hello:

Can anyone advise me what is needed to load the .45 auto rim cartridge. I'll need a shell holder for the fat rim, but can I load these cases with .45 acp dies?

Thanks in advance to any response, Jim

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HankB · May 25, 2000, 12:11 PM

Standard .45ACP dies work fine.

Archie · May 27, 2000, 08:21 PM

Same dies are suitable. However, you will need to change the seating depth for different bullets... (I shoot heavier SWC bullets in my AR) and you'll want to crimp the AR ammo tightly.

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Archie

NJW · May 28, 2000, 01:08 AM

I also change the crimp die when I load AR or ACP brass for my revolvers. The normal crimp is a taper crimp but since it is for revolvers I use a Redding Profile Crimp.

NJW in AZ

May 25, 2000, 12:08 PM	#1
James E Junior member Join Date: April 20, 2000 Posts: 371	Hello: Can anyone advise me what is needed to load the .45 auto rim cartridge. I'll need a shell holder for the fat rim, but can I load these cases with .45 acp dies? Thanks in advance to any response, Jim ------------------

May 25, 2000, 12:11 PM	#2
HankB Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: Central Texas, outside of Austin Posts: 1,698	Standard .45ACP dies work fine.

May 27, 2000, 08:21 PM	#3
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	Same dies are suitable. However, you will need to change the seating depth for different bullets... (I shoot heavier SWC bullets in my AR) and you'll want to crimp the AR ammo tightly. ------------------ Archie

May 28, 2000, 01:08 AM	#4
NJW Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 1998 Location: SouthWest Posts: 204	I also change the crimp die when I load AR or ACP brass for my revolvers. The normal crimp is a taper crimp but since it is for revolvers I use a Redding Profile Crimp. NJW in AZ