45 auto rim

[Model19man]

45 AR ammunition is in stock here: Access Denied

 

[rockquarry]

"All you need is an inexpensive Auto Rim shell holder."
NOT that simple! Forster is the old Bonanza single stage press and the shell holder is a complete set of "jaws" that need to be installed to load Auto Rim brass.
I have done it and just love using my Auto Rim loads in my 25-2.
Mike

You may be right. I've been using a Co-Ax for more than forty years for rifle ammo, but still load handgun ammo on a '60s Texan Turret press that uses regular shellholders. As much as I like the Co-Ax, there a few things it's not well-suited for. I have several jaw sets and maybe one that will do the Auto Rim. I've always found it a good idea to have a spare press, like just about any single stage.

 

[jag22]

You need a special set of jaws to hold a shell holder. I don’t remember the cost but it was more than I wanted to spend for one particular round in a new gun that I wasn’t even sure I would enjoy shooting. Turns out it was great to shoot and worked great with the 45 ACP which I already load.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Has anybody made auto rim from 45 Colt brass? I know the rim thickness is different. If they were cut down to 45 apc length so they head spaced on the mouth like an apc. Thanks.

Why would you even bother ? AR brass is not particularly hard to find . Starline is what I use , get on their list. If you watch the trader section on the various gun forums you will find it also. I bought anywhere from 300 new cases to 800 new cases last year on 24 hour Campfire and another batch off of Cast Boolits.

I load mine on either a Lyman Tru Line Jr or a 310 tool set , normally . I also can load them on a Lee cast classic using a set of standard .45 acp dies and the appropriate .45 AR shell holder that is not hard to find in any brand you want.

 

[deadin]

Years and years ago my first venture in reloading was with 45 AR and Lee Loader. (Probably for a whizzed Webley).
I do remember that those Auto Rim cases had the tightest primer pockets I've ever seen. It was a real adventure seating primers.
Wear a heavy glove, whack it one, go across the room and retrieve the priming rod. Try the next one........

 

[UltraCarry45]

I have a Lyman and an RCBS press and 2 or 3 sets of 45 acp dies. Just need a shell holder and brass. I did get on Star lines list. I ordered some moon clips today since I do have plenty of cap on hand.

 

[H Richard]

If you haven't found any yet, I have a 100 or so rounds of brass, maybe 2x fired, and a Dillon 550 conversion plate to load on your 550 press. If any interest, send me a PM.

 

[ddixie884]

Star-Line shows it available now. It shows no back order but when you click on it it shows to be available...............

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

It should work in theory. But then you'd have a small amount of unsupported case head sticking out at the rear of the cylinder. That would make me nervous more than anything else. Why not just use .45 ACP without the moonclips? I do that sometimes in the 625-4 and any sane load can be plucked right out with the fingernails.

How so? If trimmed to 45AR length noting but the rim will be above the cylinder. Due to the thin rim of the 45LC versus the thick rim of the AR I believe FTF's would occur. I se it as a wasted effort.