Rookie to 357 and 45 ACP. help please

ericswan_1 · January 27, 2009, 10:05 AM

Hi all,
im fairly new to reloading and have a couple questions on 357 and 45acp.

357
how can I tell when i have a good crimp and how much crimp to use.

45acp
ive bought about 1500 rounds of 200gr. LSWC and an abundent amount of power pistol powder but my book doesnt list that powder for any lead only jacketed. WHY? will be shooting out of colt officer 1911 and springfeild ultra compact 1911. does anyone use power pistol for lead in here or shoul i use something else.

Thanks for all your knowlage.

Eric

kraigwy · January 27, 2009, 10:31 AM

357

A good firm crimp that dosnt deform the bullet or wrinkle the case will suit you fine.

45. Pistol Powder works fine for Lead as well as jacketed bullets. Start with a mid range load (such as 6.5 grs for the 200 grn lead bullet) and adjust up and down until you get the accuracy you want.

ericswan_1 · January 27, 2009, 10:47 AM

Thanks Kraig for the info im going to do some loading today and shooting at the range this after noon will give it a try. will let you know how it went.

Thanks
Eric

45Marlin carbine · January 27, 2009, 03:48 PM

IMO you should try Bullseye with those cast slugs. I get better results with it every pistol chambering I load cast slugs for.
the Power Pistol is hard to beat for jacketed slugs from .380acp to .45 Colt.

January 27, 2009, 10:05 AM	#1
ericswan_1 Member Join Date: December 8, 2008 Posts: 19	Rookie to 357 and 45 ACP. help please Hi all, im fairly new to reloading and have a couple questions on 357 and 45acp. 357 how can I tell when i have a good crimp and how much crimp to use. 45acp ive bought about 1500 rounds of 200gr. LSWC and an abundent amount of power pistol powder but my book doesnt list that powder for any lead only jacketed. WHY? will be shooting out of colt officer 1911 and springfeild ultra compact 1911. does anyone use power pistol for lead in here or shoul i use something else. Thanks for all your knowlage. Eric

January 27, 2009, 10:31 AM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	357 A good firm crimp that dosnt deform the bullet or wrinkle the case will suit you fine. 45. Pistol Powder works fine for Lead as well as jacketed bullets. Start with a mid range load (such as 6.5 grs for the 200 grn lead bullet) and adjust up and down until you get the accuracy you want. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

January 27, 2009, 10:47 AM	#3
ericswan_1 Member Join Date: December 8, 2008 Posts: 19	Thanks Kraig for the info im going to do some loading today and shooting at the range this after noon will give it a try. will let you know how it went. Thanks Eric

January 27, 2009, 03:48 PM	#4
45Marlin carbine Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: South-Western North Carolina Posts: 1,124	IMO you should try Bullseye with those cast slugs. I get better results with it every pistol chambering I load cast slugs for. the Power Pistol is hard to beat for jacketed slugs from .380acp to .45 Colt.