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marly · 02-05-2006, 07:56 PM

We’re reloading .45 ACP for the Springfield XD .45 with 200 GR SWC Copper plated bullets using HP 38 5.6 grain powder and the Springfield XD is having problems feeding the bullets, also when it fires them it will stovepipe on every round.

Has anyone used SWC bullets in their XD .45? Maybe we should make our reloads a little hotter?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

marly

JD McDorce · 02-05-2006, 09:06 PM

See the second paragraph of my post here: http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=30733

**R Dub** · 02-05-2006, 09:26 PM

I haven't ran any SWCs thru mine. My brother has some made up and I'll see him on Thurday. Will give them a try a see. My Kimbers refuse them everytime.
May try adjusting the OAL slightly longer.

Camper · 02-06-2006, 05:17 AM

I've been using 200 grain RNFP cast bullets in my 45s for years and have never had feed problems. This includes the new XD 45ACP which has digested over 200 of them to date. Been using 4.7 grains of Red Dot.

JD McDorce · 02-06-2006, 08:25 AM

RNFP's have a different geometry than SWC's.

Camper · 02-07-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD McDorce

RNFP's have a different geometry than SWC's.

And that's why I reload the RNFP, just about eliminates FTFs.

02-05-2006, 07:56 PM	#1
marly XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	Reloading .45 ACP for XD .45 We’re reloading .45 ACP for the Springfield XD .45 with 200 GR SWC Copper plated bullets using HP 38 5.6 grain powder and the Springfield XD is having problems feeding the bullets, also when it fires them it will stovepipe on every round. Has anyone used SWC bullets in their XD .45? Maybe we should make our reloads a little hotter? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, marly

02-05-2006, 09:26 PM	#3
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,585 Blog Entries: 1	I haven't ran any SWCs thru mine. My brother has some made up and I'll see him on Thurday. Will give them a try a see. My Kimbers refuse them everytime. May try adjusting the OAL slightly longer. __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

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02-05-2006, 09:06 PM	#2
JD McDorce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,267	See the second paragraph of my post here: http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=30733

02-06-2006, 05:17 AM	#4
Camper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 370	I've been using 200 grain RNFP cast bullets in my 45s for years and have never had feed problems. This includes the new XD 45ACP which has digested over 200 of them to date. Been using 4.7 grains of Red Dot.

02-06-2006, 08:25 AM	#5
JD McDorce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,267	RNFP's have a different geometry than SWC's.