45 super brass question

John0011 · March 3, 2020, 06:03 AM

I will be picking up my new HK USP in 45 this week, supposedly it can shoot the 45 super due to a well supported case and the recoil spring is supposed to be able to handle it.

I ordered a die set, shell plate, and die holder last night.

Is there a special brass needed to run the 45 super?

I bought 200 pcs. of Starline Brass for the 45 Super.
Did I really need to do that?

BBarn · March 3, 2020, 09:01 AM

Yes, you need to use Super brass.

**Unclenick** · March 3, 2020, 11:04 AM

Yep. It's thicker around the head. That means it has lower case capacity, but the right powder choice combined with its higher pressure overcome that limitation.

March 3, 2020, 06:03 AM	#1
John0011 Member Join Date: March 28, 2015 Posts: 59	45 super brass question I will be picking up my new HK USP in 45 this week, supposedly it can shoot the 45 super due to a well supported case and the recoil spring is supposed to be able to handle it. I ordered a die set, shell plate, and die holder last night. Is there a special brass needed to run the 45 super? I bought 200 pcs. of Starline Brass for the 45 Super. Did I really need to do that?

March 3, 2020, 11:04 AM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Yep. It's thicker around the head. That means it has lower case capacity, but the right powder choice combined with its higher pressure overcome that limitation. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

March 3, 2020, 09:01 AM	#2
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Yes, you need to use Super brass.