Loading 45 Acp cast bullets
Quote from Reloader on June 28, 2012, 2:13 amhello,
Im looking into getting a new press and thinking of a 550b, My question is can i load 230 cast bullets in a 45acp. I plan on buying a new set of dies from you. Also will i be able to use my other dies ok, since they are the same thread pattern? Also it says that dillon dies are wider at the mouth. I have a huge inventory of dies and I was planning to just buy a switch kit. What all will i need for each caliber if i can use the current dies i have?
Thanks
hello,
Im looking into getting a new press and thinking of a 550b, My question is can i load 230 cast bullets in a 45acp. I plan on buying a new set of dies from you. Also will i be able to use my other dies ok, since they are the same thread pattern? Also it says that dillon dies are wider at the mouth. I have a huge inventory of dies and I was planning to just buy a switch kit. What all will i need for each caliber if i can use the current dies i have?
Thanks
Quote from Reloader on June 28, 2012, 4:28 pmOur powder measure also flares handgun cases, so no problem loading cast bullets in your 45ACP. As long as your dies are a 7/8-14 TPI thread and deprime in the size die they will work. Some size dies for handgun calibers lack a radius at the die mouth, so you might have to guide the cases up into the size die, depending on the brand.
Using your dies, you'll need a caliber conversion kit, and if you want to leave the dies pre-set, you'll also need a toolhead and a powder die.
Our powder measure also flares handgun cases, so no problem loading cast bullets in your 45ACP. As long as your dies are a 7/8-14 TPI thread and deprime in the size die they will work. Some size dies for handgun calibers lack a radius at the die mouth, so you might have to guide the cases up into the size die, depending on the brand.
Using your dies, you'll need a caliber conversion kit, and if you want to leave the dies pre-set, you'll also need a toolhead and a powder die.