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Old 04-06-2016, 11:25 AM
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Guys, I have been reloading 45ACP for years on my Dillon 550. I have two 45ACP revolvers, and am wondering whether I could use the same shell holders to reload 45 auto rim cases as I use with regular 45ACP cases.
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Old 04-06-2016, 11:34 AM
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.45 Auto: case head diameter 0.480" and rim thickness of 0.049"
.45 Auto Rim: case head diameter of 0.516" and rim thickness of 0.090".
What do you think?
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No. Totally different size.
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I don't think so,the AR has a larger rim
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No. I actually found several for $2 each in the "junk" bin of a local gun store.

No, I won't sell them. Kept 2 and gave one to my brother.
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The RCBS shell holder number is 8 for 45AR. The Lee number is 13. The Dillon shell plate is H with #4 pins and the powder funnel is E. The powder funnel should be the same for both 45AR and 45ACP. I think your powder charges should be pretty close to same, unless you are loading high pressure max velocity loads and then they could still be but I wouldn't start that high.

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OK. Thanks!
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