45 acp reloading ?'s

[jkmo]

Just switched from a 200 gr lswc to a 200 lrnfp. Theoretically should a rnfp be a more reliable feeder than a lswc? Def had to crank the seating die down. They sure seem to take a bowling pin off the table better.

How many times is a 45 case good for reloading? What criteria are you using?

Thanks

 

[max]

I have been using some cases for over 30 years. You usually loose them before they wear out. They can split or the primer pockets get loose.

 

[Dragon88]

Yes, a round nose, even with a flat point, should be a bit more reliable feeding in most guns.

45 cases last just about forever. Shoot them until the primer pockets get too loose or the case splits.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

I load my 45acp cases until they crack, won't hold a crimp or the primer pockets get loose, then I scrap them.
No clue on the rnfp bullet, I use the 200 lswc almost exclusively.

 

[nitesite]

Your magazine feed lips are which style?

GI Hardball
Hybrid
Wadcutter

 

[sps282]

Since you don't roll crimp the 45 acp case they tend to last for a long time, of course sooner or later they will fail. If you shoot mostly light target loads you could reload them many times.

 

[Skip Sackett]

As has been said, a 45ACP case at normal 45ACP pressures will last a long, long, time. Inspect them, when cracked, discard.

Unless you are shooting some pot metal piece of junk, the case is not going to keep you from blowing it up. In a good gun, a weak case, at these pressures will not cause firearm damage.

FWIW

p.s. If your firearm will feed the LSWC (assuming it is an auto) you will have no problem with the LRNFP.

 

[fredj338]

Yes, in most guns a RNFP will feed better than a SWC. I have reloaded some of my 45acp cases so many times you can't read the headstamp anymore, myabe 18-20X. Keep pressures low & the brass lasts along time.

 

[David Sinko]

I have shot thousands of rounds of 200 gr. LRNFP out of the Bar-Sto barrel in my Glock 21. I never had a single stoppage due to failure to feed or extract. Failure to extract was a big problem with the 200 gr. LSWC, as the second to last round in the magazine would consistently bump the shoulder of the last round and cause a stoppage in every one of my dozen magazines. This problem might be unique to the Glock 21, but the smooth profile of the LRNFP completely eliminated that problem.

Dave Sinko

 

[Skip Sackett]

I have shot thousands of rounds of 200 gr. LRNFP out of the Bar-Sto barrel in my Glock 21. I never had a single stoppage due to failure to feed or extract. Failure to extract was a big problem with the 200 gr. LSWC, as the second to last round in the magazine would consistently bump the shoulder of the last round and cause a stoppage in every one of my dozen magazines. This problem might be unique to the Glock 21, but the smooth profile of the LRNFP completely eliminated that problem.

Dave Sinko

Dave,
Any special reason you went with the Bar-Sto? I have the Glock 21SF with a 6" Wolf. Just wondering............

 

[Bart 44]

I’ve fired well in excess of 100,000 rounds of 200 gr LSWC 45 ACP ammo in 4 different 1911s, most loaded for IPSC competition. When loaded properly the 200 LSWC has been 100 reliable in my guns. Not that I haven’t had some failures, just not due to the LSWC. Once in a great while a high primer will get by me or a magazine problem will crop up.

I wouldn’t think of changing.

Dennis.

 

[jkmo]

Thanks for all the responses. Shooting this load thru a compensated Glock. Six inch Lone wolf threaded barrel with a 4 port comp. 5 grains of Bullseye. Also shoot this load in a 25-2. Just finished 1500 reloads with the lswc. Only going to the fp because of faster reloading in the revolver and better pin action. Gotta have 8 or 9 reloads on some of these cases.

I have been tumbling the brass in corncob media after each use. Is that over kill? Thanks

 

[Dragon88]

Definitely not overkill on the tumbling. I do at least 2 hours after each firing. Or sometimes I forget the tumbler is going for *cough* a while and the cases come out sparking.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I agree with the above, you will probably lose the cases before they fail. I can't remember a .45 Auto case failing on my over the past 6 years or longer.

 

[Chubbs103]

Dave,
Any special reason you went with the Bar-Sto? I have the Glock 21SF with a 6" Wolf. Just wondering............

I image the reasoning is the lswc bullets. Glock barrels and lead don't go together.

 

[Chubbs103]

Oops. I didn't notice the Wolf part of the question. I'll mind my own business now.

I'm a fan of the lswc. Pay attention to oal and my 1911 feeds them just fine.

Chubbs

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have been tumbling the brass in corncob media after each use. Is that over kill? Thanks

I tumble every piece of brass I shoot after every time it's shot. I don't think it's overkill at all. Clean brass makes better ammo and besides, dirt is not a friend to your dies. Sometimes when I have time I let the brass go long and make it shinny instead of just clean...

 

[Fishslayer]

I have been tumbling the brass in corncob media after each use. Is that over kill? Thanks

IMO no. Clean brass is good.

I actually just use crushed walnut (lizard litter) & some Nu Finish car polish. Not quite as sparkling as cob but shiny enough in a lot less time.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

IMO no. Clean brass is good.

I actually just use crushed walnut (lizard litter) & some Nu Finish car polish. Not quite as sparkling as cob but shiny enough in a lot less time.

I split the difference. I do 50% corncob and 50% crushed walnut and that seems to work very well for me...

 

[fredj338]

I have shot thousands of rounds of 200 gr. LRNFP out of the Bar-Sto barrel in my Glock 21. I never had a single stoppage due to failure to feed or extract. Failure to extract was a big problem with the 200 gr. LSWC, as the second to last round in the magazine would consistently bump the shoulder of the last round and cause a stoppage in every one of my dozen magazines. This problem might be unique to the Glock 21, but the smooth profile of the LRNFP completely eliminated that problem.

Dave Sinko

Not unique at all. I think it plagues many tilt bbl designs. The XD won't reliabley feed a LSWC either. I switched to a 200grLTC for all my 45acp stuff to make it easier. I do miss those really nice clean holes the LSWC makes.