45 acp +p - 05/26/14
With all the talk here of the 45 super, I decided I need one.
So I ordered a Para Ordinance expert model that CDNN had on sale with the intentions of converting it into a super.
Well due to the component shortage I couldn't find the proper powder or brass.
So I took inventory of what I had on hand and decided to improvise.
I have a decent supply of Unique and standard 45ACP brass.
So I cast some 255gr lead bullets with my Lee mold and sized to .452.
I ordered the heaviest recoil spring Brownells stocked, a 24lb spring and extra strength firing pin spring.
I then loaded 6 grains and 6.5 grains of Unique.
The 6 grain load seemed mild so I proceeded with the 6.5 grain load.
My chrono read 950 fps, the brass ejected about ten feet, the brass showed no smeared primers, bulges, flattened primers etc...
So my question is for all you 45acp experts is my load safe?
has anyone else tried this combo?
I am pretty happy with 950 fps with a 255gr hardcast bullet, seems like a formidable load.
Or should I just wait and find super brass and a heavier spring and a slower powder?
So I ordered a Para Ordinance expert model that CDNN had on sale with the intentions of converting it into a super.
Well due to the component shortage I couldn't find the proper powder or brass.
So I took inventory of what I had on hand and decided to improvise.
I have a decent supply of Unique and standard 45ACP brass.
So I cast some 255gr lead bullets with my Lee mold and sized to .452.
I ordered the heaviest recoil spring Brownells stocked, a 24lb spring and extra strength firing pin spring.
I then loaded 6 grains and 6.5 grains of Unique.
The 6 grain load seemed mild so I proceeded with the 6.5 grain load.
My chrono read 950 fps, the brass ejected about ten feet, the brass showed no smeared primers, bulges, flattened primers etc...
So my question is for all you 45acp experts is my load safe?
has anyone else tried this combo?
I am pretty happy with 950 fps with a 255gr hardcast bullet, seems like a formidable load.
Or should I just wait and find super brass and a heavier spring and a slower powder?