.45 ACP bullet diameter

[CopperFouling]

I was about to purchase some plated .45 round nose bullets from Xtreme Bullets for my 1911 when I noticed the diameter of the bullets was .452.

I checked my Speer manual, and the jacketed bullet data (which Xtreme told me to use a few months ago) listed the bullet at .451. Are the .452s okay for .45 ACP?

 

[Blue68f100]

Yes. .452 is the size you use if you were shooting lead. These are sized like lead. Since these are plated bullets which are a thin coating, though heaver than some.

Will not be a problem.

 

[jwrowland77]

Yep. Perfectly ok and normal.

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Actually the lead core is real soft. Squeeze them with pliers and they will deform easier than good cast or FMJ bullets. They make great plinking rounds.

 

[243winxb]

Some XDm's may want 451 dia. or the bullet col shorter to fit the chamber.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I would shoot them.

 

[Conservidave]

wish i had some .452's to load up and shoot!

 

[TfflHndn]

Depending on your pistol, it may even like .452 better than .451, lead or jacketed. Xtreme makes great bullets. Have no worries!

 

[CopperFouling]

Thanks, all. I placed an order.