Re: question about copper plated 45 acp for reloading
First? You reload 380? Ouch. Get out the "magnifier glasses". Thumbs up, to ya.Second: I NEVER crimp my 45. 44 357, 38, or any other pistol round, EXCEPT the 44's going into my Ruger rifle.It's got a tube Mag. The 45 ACP, head spaces, on the case. The "set". on the expander ball, can stop the shaving. I had the same problem, with lead, before I set the ball right.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dang472</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Unknown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I quit using them because the plating seemed to skid off the bullet during reloading. The lower cost didn't work out because I had so many reject reloads compared to jacketed bullets that were only about $20 per thousand more expensive. </div></div>
I had that problem to start with, especially with the tiny 380 cases, but it was corrected with a good expander die setting and less taper crimp than a FMJ. If the case isn't belled enough or the bullet is starting to be crimped too soon during seating, the jacket will "scrunch up". I've shot my early reloads that didn't look so great and never had a case of jacket separation. </div></div>