45 ACP revolver problems

[CRTguns]

45 ACP in my SW 625 five incher. Shooting Bear creek lead 200 gr RN...

CANNOT get a lead that burns all the powder up. Lots of flakes of unburnt and mostly just discolored powder grains. (so reloading w/ moon in a hurry is a problem cause moon sticks half way in the chamber due to all the particulate)

Already hit the chambers with a plug guage, and mic'ed the bulelts- all the right size.

I'm thinking that the Lead too soft- so pressure won't spike...???
Tried
Intl calys
Uni Clays
231
all from @ 800 to 950 fps loads.


Similar issues out there?

[bwiese]

I have the 4" version of the 625 (2005 vintage); I only shoot jacketed factory ammo (for now).

Gun shoots 230gr FMJ just great - especially Magtech (!) Dead-nuts accuracy.

Also shot some 185s (TMJs I believe) just fine.

[homerm14]

I have several 625's (including one of my favorite revolvers a 625 mountain gun). I generally shoot 230 grain fmjs with no problem. I seem to have leading issues with soft lead bullets so stay away from them. Usually the problem is in the forcing cone. I know this does'nt help you much but I am also interested in an answer.

[eaglemike]

You need to run Clays. It's faster and cleaner, the other stuff is slower. The pressure levels you're running won't burn the other stuff completely, esp Uni Clays. Be sure you have enough crimp (taper or roll) that you can't push the bullet deeper into the case by pushing it against the side of a bench.

This recommendation is from personal experience. Others have proved use of this powder at all. It burns extremely clean at 650 fps using a 185 Bear Creek 185SWC.
all the best,
Mike

[Two Shots]

HERCO powder works well with lead bullets in the 45acp.

[Californio]

I have had the same problem using my pet Gold Cup load of 5.3gr of W231 with 200 gr. Rainer plated in the 625 and am looking to experiment with both Titegroup and HS-6.

[redcliff]

In the old days, we used to use Bullseye powder for light loads with lead bullets in .45acp. Bullseye is a fast burning powder.

[bohoki]

In the old days, we used to use Bullseye powder for light loads with lead bullets in .45acp. Bullseye is a fast burning powder.

yea put 4.8 of bullseye in there you wont see a flake left

[TonyM]

I have the 4" version of the 625 (2005 vintage); I only shoot jacketed factory ammo (for now).

Gun shoots 230gr FMJ just great - especially Magtech (!) Dead-nuts accuracy.

Also shot some 185s (TMJs I believe) just fine.

What?

Are you telling me you still haven't setup your Dillon?

Tell Gene and Kevin that you can't work this weekend and get it setup and running!

[CRTguns]

You need to run Clays. It's faster and cleaner, the other stuff is slower. The pressure levels you're running won't burn the other stuff completely, esp Uni Clays. Be sure you have enough crimp (taper or roll) that you can't push the bullet deeper into the case by pushing it against the side of a bench.

This recommendation is from personal experience. Others have proved use of this powder at all. It burns extremely clean at 650 fps using a 185 Bear Creek 185SWC.
all the best,
Mike

A guy who is USPSA Master class revolver shooter just told me the same thing.
Clays seems better... I will work on the crimp.

Next, I'm trying GAP brass... reduced case capacity might help too. Gap ammo loads like lightning when on moon clips.

[HowardW56]

45 ACP in my SW 625 five incher. Shooting Bear creek lead 200 gr RN...

CANNOT get a lead that burns all the powder up. Lots of flakes of unburnt and mostly just discolored powder grains. (so reloading w/ moon in a hurry is a problem cause moon sticks half way in the chamber due to all the particulate)

Already hit the chambers with a plug guage, and mic'ed the bulelts- all the right size.

I'm thinking that the Lead too soft- so pressure won't spike...???
Tried
Intl calys
Uni Clays
231
all from @ 800 to 950 fps loads.


Similar issues out there?

I have a 625-2 that doesn't like lead at all.... Jacketed ammo all day without a problem...

[Moonclip]

Never fired much lead in my .45acp S&w revolvers, they are pretty darn accurate with 230 fmj though, the 25-2 does not like Wolf or Blazer though.

[bwiese]

What?

Are you telling me you still haven't setup your Dillon?

Tell Gene and Kevin that you can't work this weekend and get it setup and running!

Some of us need to clean up our garages. Lotsa stuff in there after remodel.

And been busy building new products.