Starline 45 Auto +P

Chuck U&R · July 27, 2002, 07:30 AM

I'm thinking about ordering some Starline 45 Auto +P brass for target loads.
4 grains of Clays behind 200 LSWC.
Since the +P brass holds 2 grains less powder I figure it'll be easier to avoid double charge. There will be less room in the cartridge for the powder to settle/move and the heavier case may last longer, more reloads.
I'm new at this and any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanx, Chuck U&R

C.R.Sam · July 27, 2002, 10:05 AM

One thing to think about.....

The smaller case capacity will give you a tad higher pressure for a given load.

Start low and work for max accuracy.

Other than that caution...I see nothing wrong with your idea.

Sam

cheygriz · July 29, 2002, 10:08 PM

Excellent brass! It also gives you thew versatility to load some hot +P if you ever decide to. With target loads, it should last forever.

stans · July 30, 2002, 05:47 AM

Personally, I think the extra money paid for (+P) 45 ACP brass is just not worth it for target loads. I use non (+P) brass for most of my 45 ACP loads and have lost only three or four cases to spliting in the last six years. I would reserve the (+P) brass for really hot loads.

July 27, 2002, 07:30 AM	#1
Chuck U&R Junior Member Join Date: May 19, 2002 Posts: 4	Starline 45 Auto +P I'm thinking about ordering some Starline 45 Auto +P brass for target loads. 4 grains of Clays behind 200 LSWC. Since the +P brass holds 2 grains less powder I figure it'll be easier to avoid double charge. There will be less room in the cartridge for the powder to settle/move and the heavier case may last longer, more reloads. I'm new at this and any feedback would be appreciated. Thanx, Chuck U&R

July 29, 2002, 10:08 PM	#3
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	Excellent brass! It also gives you thew versatility to load some hot +P if you ever decide to. With target loads, it should last forever. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

July 27, 2002, 10:05 AM	#2
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	One thing to think about..... The smaller case capacity will give you a tad higher pressure for a given load. Start low and work for max accuracy. Other than that caution...I see nothing wrong with your idea. Sam

July 30, 2002, 05:47 AM	#4
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	Personally, I think the extra money paid for (+P) 45 ACP brass is just not worth it for target loads. I use non (+P) brass for most of my 45 ACP loads and have lost only three or four cases to spliting in the last six years. I would reserve the (+P) brass for really hot loads.