Originally Posted by chlinstructor
Originally Posted by GunGeek
Originally Posted by leomort
Think I seen load post awhile back about the 45acp using 255gr hard cast bullets but that springs would need to be swapped out.

Anyone got info on that particular load?
Depends on the velocity of the bullet whether or not springs will have to be swapped. I've made standard pressure 255's in .45 ACP with no spring changes several times.


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I've got a 250gr WFP Hard Cast bullet that I load for pig hunting that chrono's at 950 fps that I shoot in all my 1911's in 45acp. My guns are all running that load with the Factory recoil spring with no issues whatsoever.


Higher pressure loads May requirement higher spring weight, heavier bullets at the same pressure do not.


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