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spamlovr · 08-06-2007, 05:59 PM

Reloading .45ACP is easy, and since you already reload a cartridge that headspaces on the case mouth, you are experienced enough to move up. It's going to be very similar to what you are doing now, but on a larger scale.

fredj338 · 08-07-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Guncrazy

I've been loading Hornady 230gr FMJ-FP over 5.8gr of Unique, to feed my XDs. But recently, I purchased 1500 230gr Hornady HAP bullets, and I'm going to try switching to Accurate No. 5, or some other ball powder. The Unique, a flake-type powder, just doesn't measure as consistently as I'd like out of my Uniflow powder measure.

Unique isn't the best metering powder but w/ the Uniflow it's all in the technique. I still use my Ammomaster & Uniflow for ahort runs of test ammo. Get in a very specific rythm, use the measuer exactly the same each time. I "knock" at the top stroke & twice on the down stroke. This seems to settle the lighter flake powders & gives a more uniform charge weight.
You are right though, a ball powder will meter better. Try, AA#5 or WSF.

Dave.H · 08-07-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fredj338

Unique isn't the best metering powder

Tell me about it....

Do you see similar results between Unique and Universal Clays or any other powder? I like Unique so far and don't have experience enough with any of them to know what I like the best yet.

spamlovr · 08-08-2007, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fredj338

Try, AA#5 or WSF.

AA#5 is suspected in quite a few KaBooms, even with extremely careful and experienced reloaders. I'd use another powder just to be careful.
Here is more information: http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-...thegunzone.com

I use bullseye, but it is very easy to double charge, so I have to be extra careful. Each case gets visually compared to the entire run before bullet seating.

EdMaxx · 08-08-2007, 08:13 AM

I generally just use CCI Blazer Brass for practice/range work. For my carry load (XD-45 Compact 4"), I use Remington Golden Sabre 230 grain JHPs in front of 4.9 grains of Bullseye and Winchester Large Pistol primers. Of course, I use the spent CCI brass to hold it all together at 1.245 OAL.

medicstimpy · 08-08-2007, 11:49 PM

If you're gonna shoot a 45, you basically got to reload unless you can afford it.

I reload and cast for other calibers as well (.223, 9mm, .357) but I got 3 .45's so it's kind of a necessity to reload that caliber when retail here in Canada is $17-18 a box or $26 if you run out and have to buy a box at the range.

But as others will tell you, aside from the feeling of making your own, there are other reasons to reload, not just costs. Casting is KEWL because you get to try out different types of bullets, especially if you can borrow/swap molds.

Chi Town · 08-09-2007, 09:17 PM

I don't reload YET. But am currently reviewing the subject and look foreward to the day, hopefully within the next 2-3 months.

08-06-2007, 05:59 PM	#11
spamlovr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 482	Reloading .45ACP is easy, and since you already reload a cartridge that headspaces on the case mouth, you are experienced enough to move up. It's going to be very similar to what you are doing now, but on a larger scale. __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

08-08-2007, 08:13 AM	#15
EdMaxx XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbia, MO, USA Posts: 34	I generally just use CCI Blazer Brass for practice/range work. For my carry load (XD-45 Compact 4"), I use Remington Golden Sabre 230 grain JHPs in front of 4.9 grains of Bullseye and Winchester Large Pistol primers. Of course, I use the spent CCI brass to hold it all together at 1.245 OAL. __________________ SA XD-45 Compact 4" SA GI Parkerized .45 S&W 28-2 .357 Magnum

08-08-2007, 11:49 PM	#16
medicstimpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebecistan in the land of anti's... the dictatorship of Canada Posts: 419	If you're gonna shoot a 45, you basically got to reload unless you can afford it. I reload and cast for other calibers as well (.223, 9mm, .357) but I got 3 .45's so it's kind of a necessity to reload that caliber when retail here in Canada is $17-18 a box or $26 if you run out and have to buy a box at the range. But as others will tell you, aside from the feeling of making your own, there are other reasons to reload, not just costs. Casting is KEWL because you get to try out different types of bullets, especially if you can borrow/swap molds. __________________ Springfield Armory: 1911 Loaded SS (x2), XD9-TAC & XD45-TAC AR-15: Armalite .223, RockRiverArms 9mm Ruger: Mark III, 10/22 S&W: 686 Tokarev: 1942 Soviet TT33, 1958 Hungarian TT-58 Tokagypt, 1954 .22 Polish Sportowy Norchinko: M14S (x2) Yugo: M48 Mauser, M59/66 SKS Desert Chicken 44Magnum Levers: Win '94 1962 (unfired) & 1958 in 30-30 Taurus: 455 Tracker... 45ACP wheel gun... WAY KEWL If GUNS kill people then spoons made Rosie O'Donnell fat

08-09-2007, 09:17 PM	#17
Chi Town XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 58	I don't reload YET. But am currently reviewing the subject and look foreward to the day, hopefully within the next 2-3 months. __________________ My associates; Ruger 10/22 ss Ruger SP101 Kel Tec P32 Kimber Ultra CDP 45 Springfield XD 9mm 4" Springfield XD .40 sc Springfield XD .357 od 4" Springfield XD .45ACP Black 4" Tec-9 Pre Ban

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