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Tested some everglades 45 caliber ammo a few weeks ago

Well a few weeks ago I was able to get some bullets from everglades ammo. The 45caliber hollow point version 2 (230 grn) Tried the version 1 before and while i got ok results nothing like the box hornady black stuff, practically one hole at 100 yds with it from a bench. Version 2 is supposed to be t...
by Rollins
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:00 pm
 
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Tested some everglades 45 caliber ammo a few weeks ago
Replies: 0
Views: 8727

RCBS and Redding resize dies -Vs- Hornady resize die.

... that maybe I might want to use this die for prepping cases for the .451 caliber bullets instead of the .452 caliber bullets. But after properly, lubricating and resizing, ...
by Texas Sheepdawg
Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:50 pm
 
Forum: Reloading for the 450b
Topic: RCBS and Redding resize dies -Vs- Hornady resize die.
Replies: 5
Views: 2753

Re: Lets Talk Freebore

Measure a few of your .451 bullets, find the smallest and seat the bullet backwards as long as possible. Just ... AKA Fire Lapping. Neither he nor David Tubbs sell pre-treated bullets in this caliber, or I would just buy them and do it. That process is known to move the throat ...
by Hoot
Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:08 am
 
Forum: Reloading for the 450b
Topic: Lets Talk Freebore
Replies: 9
Views: 4171

Re: Full forum sizing

... the bullet....for a 450 BM if your "die" is .451"-.452" go at it....but there is a lot of variation in 45 caliber muzzleloader barrels I've seen them from .450"-.458".....I would "Size" ...
by coyote wacker
Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:28 am
 
Forum: Reloading for the 450b
Topic: Full forum sizing
Replies: 9
Views: 3061

Re: Help with COAL and head space

So my question is without a correct for caliber insert how does one measure COAL of the 45o Bushmaster? I use a dial caliper. ... I found indicates their .458" COAL insert works for bullet diameters from .451-.458" so Ill be OK measuring COAL for my 450 BM reloads. This is my first ...
by s4s4u
Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:54 am
 
Forum: Reloading for the 450b
Topic: Help with COAL and head space
Replies: 4
Views: 2367

Re: Help with COAL and head space

So my question is without a correct for caliber insert how does one measure COAL of the 45o Bushmaster? I use a dial caliper. ... I found indicates their .458" COAL insert works for bullet diameters from .451-.458" so Ill be OK measuring COAL for my 450 BM reloads. This is my first ...
by RBDMTJager
Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:51 pm
 
Forum: Reloading for the 450b
Topic: Help with COAL and head space
Replies: 4
Views: 2367

Re: Anyone tried a gas checked hard cast lead flat nose heav

... joy. Not that I would consider shooting cast boolets in an AR of any caliber but that's just me. The 450b AR variant from the beginning, was designed ... still go with jacketed bullets. Luckily, I've laid on lots of jacketed .451-.452 bullets before the "greed factor" set in this past ...
by Hoot
Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:30 pm
 
Forum: Reloading for the 450b
Topic: Anyone tried a gas checked hard cast lead flat nose heavy
Replies: 7
Views: 5233

Re: Revolver powder cycle success?

... the " Pistol Bullet " concern. I've shot just about every .451-.452 bullet available for this caliber. They hold up just fine. My only caveat is to avoid plated jacket bullets. Their copper ...
by Hoot
Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:46 am
 
Forum: AR15 Style Rifles
Topic: Revolver powder cycle success?
Replies: 19
Views: 22132

Re: Hangfires

... bullets. Under no circumstances, should plated bullets be used in this caliber. I know HAP bullets are affordably priced but I don't know if that ... bullets from every box I buy to make sure that they make either their .451 or .452 spec. Don't rely on the precision of a pair of calipers. That ...
by Hoot
Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:21 am
 
Forum: Reloading for the 450b
Topic: Hangfires
Replies: 10
Views: 10896

Re: 275 TSX and bullet creep

... from it so it went on my 6.5 Grendel which did. The 450b is the only caliber I spend a lot of time on, that has such a struggle with neck tension. True, the .451 projectiles have a little steeper hill to climb than the .452. Without a doubt, Neck ...
by Hoot
Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:50 am
 
Forum: Reloading for the 450b
Topic: 275 TSX and bullet creep
Replies: 53
Views: 46794
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