shu
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My first and only .45, a Springfield 1911-a1 MilSpec.
Feeds PMC 230gr ball no problem.
Did a few hundred Rainier 230gr plated round nose, mostly with AA#5, no problem.
Ordered 1000 West Coast 200gr plated semi wad cutter without anticipating feed problems. Tried some today with 5.0gr Bullseye and 1.250 oal. Two out of thirteen failed to make the turn at the top of the ramp.
This should be a low end load. Someone on this board mentioned 4.5gr Bullseye with 200gr lead swc as a good soft load. Speer #13, for their 200gr TMJ SWC says 5.2 to 5.8 gr Bullseye with 1.275 oal. I had to go with a lower oal to fit the magazine.
What is the recommended solution to cure the failure to feed? Would pushing oal down evan further likely help? (I understand peak pressure increases as oal is shortened). Would a faster load help (snapier slide return)?
Feeds PMC 230gr ball no problem.
Did a few hundred Rainier 230gr plated round nose, mostly with AA#5, no problem.
Ordered 1000 West Coast 200gr plated semi wad cutter without anticipating feed problems. Tried some today with 5.0gr Bullseye and 1.250 oal. Two out of thirteen failed to make the turn at the top of the ramp.
This should be a low end load. Someone on this board mentioned 4.5gr Bullseye with 200gr lead swc as a good soft load. Speer #13, for their 200gr TMJ SWC says 5.2 to 5.8 gr Bullseye with 1.275 oal. I had to go with a lower oal to fit the magazine.
What is the recommended solution to cure the failure to feed? Would pushing oal down evan further likely help? (I understand peak pressure increases as oal is shortened). Would a faster load help (snapier slide return)?