Gauging Interest: .45auto rim

[38-44HD45]

I still load .45 AR, and have recently acquired a 1917 Smith, so I'm gearing up to load a little more. At the right price, I would be interested in factory loads. Last I checked, I'm not dead, either...

 

[1066]

I'd be interested but the batch of Starline Brass I have now has quite a few loads left in it, have to wear them out first.

Not only am I not dead, I don't feel old either!

 

[armenius]

I would be intersted in a good hunting and SD load

 

[revolvergeek]

I would like to have something geared toward a good self defense load, a LSWCHP like the FBI load in a 38 special would be a good start.

+1 for a heavyish LSWCHP

 

[Harrison]

I load for 45AR, and because I have a good supply of Starline brass to reload, I would not be interested in buying factory loads. My 5" 625 is just a little big and bulky for concealed carry, the only reason to use factory ammo. In fact, due to the overpricing of factory ammo, I generally avoid the stuff.

 

[Rob1109]

I would like to have something geared toward a good self defense load, a LSWCHP like the FBI load in a 38 special would be a good start.

Check with Buffalo Bore....

45 Auto Rim +P Pistol & Handgun Ammunition

.45 Auto Rim Standard Pressure Pistol & Handgun Ammunition

 

[BUFF]

I handload the Auto Rim. After having done this for a dozen different S&W revolvers over the years, I would run with basically 2 cartridge loadings that fill my needs and would probably fill others:

1- a good 230 grain jacketed hollowpoint bullet at Plus-P pressure and velocities, about 925-950 fps from a 5 inch barrel.

2- a medium-hard cast 255-260 grain semiwadcutter, like the Lyman 454424, sized to .454", loaded to traditional .45 Colt velocities of about 860-875 fps. I do that in .45 Auto Rim with 6.2 grains of Unique and a good roll crimp. The slightly larger bullet diameter seems to shoot well in everything, new or old, S&W has ever made.

For shooters looking for a purely traditional loading for their 1917's and such, I would suggest a 230 grain round nose, either jacketed or lead depending on the price point you are aiming for, at a traditional .45 ACP velocity of 850 fps.

 

[David Sinko]

I have no use for the Auto Rim and its bastard shell holders. I'll stick with ACP brass in moonclips, thank you very much.

Anything that's offered in Auto Rim brass should be a very specialized item which if loaded into ACP brass can not or should not be fired in the autos. By that I mean shot cartridges, bullets that are very long for caliber (the excellent Barnes XPB comes to mind) and bullets that are generally too heavy for the autos. If you're going to just duplicate an already existing ACP load, then don't bother.

Dave Sinko

 

[ddixie884]

There is always room in the marketplace for quality .45AR ammo, especially swc, hp, or heavier than normal bullets. jmho. I have 5 boxes of the Black Hills swc AR ammo I ordered from Midway in my closet.

 

[LOBO]

I just started loading for the .45 AR. It is a great round and deserves more press!

 

[Sebago Son]

Dead? Nope.... Niether is the .45 Autorim.

You need two loadings... one a 230 Grain Load at 850 FPS for the 1917 and fixed sight gun crowd, and the other a 200 Grain Gold Dot Hollow Point at 1000-1050 FPS for those who shoot 25's or 625's with adjustable sights.

 

[Gun-runner]

I'm still kickin and I reload for it but, I must admit some people think I'm brain dead!!

Far from it in this caliber!!!