Suggestions for a good cast bullet for 45 ACP

Pistolero

Well-Known Member
BE isn't wrong. I had none for about a decade, but it is back. TG is a good sub in
most cartridges.
I agree with post#57, but put in a touch more powder and a few thousandths tighter crimp
with a PROPER "short taper" taper crimp die.

Bill
 
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Creeker

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All good suggestions. I also like the Accurate 453200E which is a 200 gr TC design.
If you still need bass, let me know, I have an oversupply.

This bullet works great for me as does the the Lee 230 TC. These are used in my BH though I've run a few in a couple of 1911 guns. Either work great. In 45 ACP I used Bullseye for years but at present it's Red Dot (Promo).

I may have some of the Accurate bullets around if you want to try them?
 

wquiles

Well-Known Member
Lee TL452-230TC. Powder coat or liquid lube. I have about 15-18 .45 moulds in the 200-230-grain range and settled on the Lee TC because it feeds well in everything I have chambered in that cartridge, particularly the DI-45 which requires bullets with a smooth transition between ogive and full diameter. Plus it comes in a nice, new-style 6-banger block set for about $42 and casts great bullets.

+1

Here shown the far right, that Lee TL452-230TC feeds on both my 45's. PC-coated just as Ian recommends ;)
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Given the low cost of the Lee hold, and the fact the Lee is a 6-cavity, I definitely recommend the Lee as a general purpose 45ACP bullet.
 

358156 hp

At large, whereabouts unknown.
I don't think I've posted my 230 gr LBT LFN lately. I told Veral I was looking for the bestest live target 45 bullet, and he sent this:
LBT452LFN.jpg
I'd still like to take it deer hunting someday.
 
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Cherokee

Medina, Ohio
That's a mean looking bullet. Here is another, it's a 235 RCBS 45-230CM intended for 45 Colt, feeds and shoots great in my 1911.
9632
 
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Brother_Love

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I finally got a chance to cast with the Lyman 4 cavity mold. It cast a beautiful bullet but I’ve been spoiled by aluminum molds. That Lyman 4 cavity is some heavy or maybe I’m a wimp ;>).
 
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KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
Being a bottom pourer I don't notice mold weight too much. I rest my molds on a mold guide while pouring and I wait until it's ready to crack open before I lift it off and cut the sprue. I do like my Lee 6's but an iron 4C Lyman still isn't much of a perceived burden.
 
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Rick

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I've got several MP brass 4 cavs, was a fine idea buying them at the time but it sure is amazing how much heavier they have gotten every year since I bought them. :confused:
 

Brad

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I ladle but rest the mould on the edge of the pot. A 4 cav brass mould is a workout. A couple pounds of mould in one hand and a couple pounds of lead and ladle in the other. After a full pot, from a 40 pound pot, and I am done. Good news is that I have 425-450 nice new 200 swc for the effort.
 
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freebullet

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That's funny...reminds me of...

Askhole.... people who ask questions that all lead back to the same answer, don't take the advise, expect a different outcome from the same wrong input then keep asking.

I'm glad Brad listened. His long range handgunning threads got way mo'better. I have also enjoyed learning the finer points to. Keep at it, Rick!
 

Ian

Notorious member
I'm stealing that one, Bruce! Just this morning I was complaining about exactly that type but didn't know there was actually a term for them.
 

Newtire

New Member
I think RCBS Uniflow hoppers must be made out of acetate instead of polycarbonate. If you think BE eats the green cylinders, put some Titegroup or Long shot in one for a few minutes and prepare to be amazed.
Haven't had any etching issues using Tite Group or 231 in my Little Dandy and it has a green hopper. Must be different kinds of green plastic RCBS hoppers?