625-3 Questions

[ridenshoot]

I tend to load my 45 ACP brass with bullets that are known to function in my 1911s, as well as my revolvers, i.e.; round nose, truncated cone or 200 gr semi-wadcutters.  I use the AR brass to load bullets that are less likely to function in my 1911s, LSWCs of the Keith persuasion usually.  I generally don't load them hot, largely because I don't think a 250ish grain bullet needs to be moving very fast to be effective on targets where I live and recreate. 

I like the ability to remove one or two spent shells and replace them without having to replace an entire moon clip. If I want to completely refill my cylinder after a shot or two at a target of opportunity, I can easily do so when shooting 45 AR.  I agree that should more power be needed, I would move up to a 41 or 44 magnum. The 45 AR, however, can be loaded to very useful levels with the heavier LSWC style bullets, without the recoil and blast of the magnums.  Having said all of that, if you don't need the heavier bullets, nor the ability to pluck one or two cases out at a time, then there is probably no reason to invest in any AR brass.

The following link is to an article from Handloader Magazine, written by Brian Pearce regarding the loading of 45 Auto Rim +P loads.  If you haven't had an opportunity to read it, I highly recommend it, interesting stuff.

 www.handloadermagazine.com/45-auto-rim-p

[xae289]

Oct 1, 2024 7:47:52 GMT -5 ridenshoot said:

I tend to load my 45 ACP brass with bullets that are known to function in my 1911s, as well as my revolvers, i.e.; round nose, truncated cone or 200 gr semi-wadcutters.  I use the AR brass to load bullets that are less likely to function in my 1911s, LSWCs of the Keith persuasion usually.  I generally don't load them hot, largely because I don't think a 250ish grain bullet needs to be moving very fast to be effective on targets where I live and recreate. 

I like the ability to remove one or two spent shells and replace them without having to replace an entire moon clip. If I want to completely refill my cylinder after a shot or two at a target of opportunity, I can easily do so when shooting 45 AR.  I agree that should more power be needed, I would move up to a 41 or 44 magnum. The 45 AR, however, can be loaded to very useful levels with the heavier LSWC style bullets, without the recoil and blast of the magnums.  Having said all of that, if you don't need the heavier bullets, nor the ability to pluck one or two cases out at a time, then there is probably no reason to invest in any AR brass.

The following link is to an article from Handloader Magazine, written by Brian Pearce regarding the loading of 45 Auto Rim +P loads.  If you haven't had an opportunity to read it, I highly recommend it, interesting stuff.

 www.handloadermagazine.com/45-auto-rim-p

Thanks for the link. I'm a big fan of Brian Pearce's writings on the .44s and didn't think to check what he wrote about the .45 AR. Even if I don't get any .45 AR brass, that load data will be very useful for working up ACP loads with heavy SWCs. I don't have any .45 autoloaders, but I have a .45 Colt conversion cylinder for my percussion cap revolver. I bought a 500 rd pack of 255 gr SWCs to use in it, but they were a failed experiment. They should work great in the 625 using Pearce's load data.