Maybe just a bit off topic, but on my mind today...
I hand load for other calibers but just started with .45 ACP today. I just loaded up my first 30 rds of Sierra 230 gr. JHP for my Citadel CS Officer's model. I'm using 5.7gr. of Unique.
Following Lee's reloading instructions, I first seated them to 1.26", and they would not even load up in the stock ACT mags or my Wilson Combat mags. So I reseated them to 1.23", and though they loaded up, they would mostly not chamber. So I reseated to 1.22" and they seem a bit better. I haven't been to the range to check how they feed, but will likely go tomorrow. Should I be concerned to reseat them to 1.21"?
The Citadel feeds Federal Hydra-Shocks just fine.
Question: What's the lowest COAL you'd feel comfortable loading to? What do you find works for you with 230g. JHP?
I'm planning on buying a box of Montana Gold 230gr. JHP, and a box of 9mm JHP, and want to make sure I can get them to reliably feed in my Citadel and my HK P7M8 (which feeds just about anything).
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Last edited by Boats; 09-23-2012 at 09:04 PM.
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