I have some extra 230gr FMJ 45 ACP bullets and was wondering if any one either loads this combo or can send me in the right direction. This is for a Ruger Black Hawk in 45 LC, but does not have to be a high power load, just for plinking.
It won't with adequate neck tension and a medium taper crimp. I have done it. One caveat, if you have RP brass make sure the sizer sizes it enough for good neck tension, as it tends to be thin. Then make sure the expander doesn't ruin that. This should be checked anyway.Question; why would a 230 grain FMJRN bullet at 800-900 FPS pull the others when firing out of a heavy, steel framed revolver
Two reasons, one being that acp brass is a little heavier (mine, anyway) and gets better neck tension as the expander plug is smaller than for the 45 Colt. The other is, and this is speculation, there isn't much place for the bullet to pull out in a magazine. Has little to do with the weight of the gun but that could be a factor. I've had 44 mag bullets, heavily roll crimped, pull out of the cases with full loads in both my 29 and Super. I've shot some 230 fmj from the big Colt and roll crimped right into the jacket, just forward of the parallel. ( On the ogive, I guess)Question; why would a 230 grain FMJRN bullet at 800-900 FPS pull the others when firing out of a heavy, steel framed revolver but not when fired out of a lighter (sometimes 50% lighter) semi auto? Serious question.
Because in the revolver, the cartridges are held firm by the rim. In the auto, they "float" in the magazine -- in recoil, the whole cartridge moves forward, not just the bullet.Question; why would a 230 grain FMJRN bullet at 800-900 FPS pull the others when firing out of a heavy, steel framed revolver but not when fired out of a lighter (sometimes 50% lighter) semi auto? Serious question.
Hmm. Never considered that.Because in the revolver, the cartridges are held firm by the rim. In the auto, they "float" in the magazine -- in recoil, the whole cartridge moves forward, not just the bullet.
Okay, I was recalling starting with a .452" 230gr RN lead slug. I'd point to Hodgdon's load data using Clays because I used a variation of this with a .7cc Lee dipper which put the charge weight in the middle of their recommended range. This load shot fine in my gun. However, using FMJ's, expect squibs.
Why?
BTW, the 230 JHP ACP bullets, driven to 1400 FPS will dang nigh "explode" when they hit something solid.)
I have some extra 230gr FMJ 45 ACP bullets and was wondering if any one either loads this combo or can send me in the right direction. This is for a Ruger Black Hawk in 45 LC, but does not have to be a high power load, just for plinking.