Buffalo Bore Ammunition 255 LFN +P
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I have not tried these in 45 ACP but I sure like Buffalo Bore in 44 Mag 340 gr LFN GC, 10MM 240 gr Hard Cast FN and in 45-70 Gov. 430 gr LBT-LFN. I have a heaver recoil spring in my 10MM and I would suspect that in your 45 ACP, you will need at least a 2 lbs heavier than stock recoil spring.
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While I can't speak for the Buffalo Bore load, I have duplicated the exact same loading with the Lee 255 gr. RNFP which I have been casting for quite a few years now. I have used a reduced version as a match load on occasion in my Glock 21 with Bar-Sto barrel and reliability has always been perfect. I save the full power stuff for my 625 revolvers. Just keep an eye on your spring weights and how much the brass expands in the area of the unsupported chamber.
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I'm sorry but I just can't jump on the Buffalo Bore band wagon. I can't bring myself to pay $1.50 or more for one round of ammo that's isn't all that different from most of the other ammo available on the market. (and nowhere near as good as the ammo I load)
If I ever run for public office I will hire the PR people from Buffalo Bore because they have done a good job selling the company's products.
If I ever run for public office I will hire the PR people from Buffalo Bore because they have done a good job selling the company's products.
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I'm with Mr. Sinko - I've been handloading rounds that do exactly that for a bit now. I've shot them through my P220 Compact (950 fps from the 4" tube) and through my Ruger P90 (it's a tank), but I mostly save them for the 625-3.
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In answer to the OP question, I have not tried this load yet, but do intend to soon. I will chronograph the load as I usually do just because I like testing it personally, and will post results after doing so.
As far as the cost of BB ammo............
Yes it is pricey, however I don't think the ammo was ever designed for shooting 100 rounds a week at paper or steel targets. I carry the BB ammo in my Chief's Special and in my M65, and although I will shoot a dozen or so of my carry loads a year just to stay familiar with them, I do not shoot hundreds of rounds of the stuff at a time. That being the case, the cost per round is of little importance here, as my life is worth the 20 or 30 bucks a year it costs me. For routine practice, I will hand load - not trying to duplicate the BB ammo, but to get close enough to the "feel" of the ammo to make it viable practice ammo.
The BB +P 38 Spl. and .357 loading's are SO FAR SUPERIOR to what is otherwise available that to me the cost of shooting a few rounds per year is negligible. Anyone who has not tried the stuff has to shoot it for themselves to see what all the rage is about:
1) accuracy
2) actual chronograph verification - out of YOUR carry gun
3) reliability
4) controlability in YOUR gun
I realize one size will never fit all, but the 5 or 6 loading's have shot and tested so far has really impressed me enough to use BB ammo as my go to carry load weather in my M60-7 or M65 - whether I am in the streets or in the woods. Just my opinion of course.
Regards,
Chief38
As far as the cost of BB ammo............
Yes it is pricey, however I don't think the ammo was ever designed for shooting 100 rounds a week at paper or steel targets. I carry the BB ammo in my Chief's Special and in my M65, and although I will shoot a dozen or so of my carry loads a year just to stay familiar with them, I do not shoot hundreds of rounds of the stuff at a time. That being the case, the cost per round is of little importance here, as my life is worth the 20 or 30 bucks a year it costs me. For routine practice, I will hand load - not trying to duplicate the BB ammo, but to get close enough to the "feel" of the ammo to make it viable practice ammo.
The BB +P 38 Spl. and .357 loading's are SO FAR SUPERIOR to what is otherwise available that to me the cost of shooting a few rounds per year is negligible. Anyone who has not tried the stuff has to shoot it for themselves to see what all the rage is about:
1) accuracy
2) actual chronograph verification - out of YOUR carry gun
3) reliability
4) controlability in YOUR gun
I realize one size will never fit all, but the 5 or 6 loading's have shot and tested so far has really impressed me enough to use BB ammo as my go to carry load weather in my M60-7 or M65 - whether I am in the streets or in the woods. Just my opinion of course.
Regards,
Chief38
