[Oal for 452 230?]

Got some cast .452 230 lee truncated cone tumble lube bullets and I'm not sure what the oal should be? Lee's manual says 1.19 is the min oal for cast 230gr bullets but this is to long for my 1911. Surely someone else is loading a similar bullet and I'd appreciate a little help as I'm new to reloading. I'll be loading to shoot SS any recommendations for use with 231 tgroup clays or wst would also be appreciated. Thanks

[best magwell for single stack]

First are the techwell xt size magwells legal in SS? Second who makes something like it you could use with any other grip that doesnt' utilize their grip lock on method?

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[what powder should I use w/ cast bullets?]

Shooting .45 either 230 or 200gr got both molds not sure which I'll like better.

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Jeff

[what powder should I use w/ cast bullets?]

Wondering what powder to use in SS w/ cast bullets. Read clays is popular but smokey...also read unique is good? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Clays with cast bullets?]

It works OK. The LLA is not optimum, but it works. Cast the bullets down at 9 to 11 bhn and save some money with a side benefit of having bullets that shoot better and lead less given the same powder and lube.

The only problem with LLA is volume, if you put enough on the bullets to keep from getting muzzle end leading it will choke your dies to death in a couple hundred rounds. Thin it out with mineral spirits so that it just puts a hint of a gold tint on the bullets and that is all you can really use. A Chore Boy pad unfolded and wrapped in a bore brush will take the leading out without any of the work, a couple swipes with it every couple hundred rounds should keep you in good shape.

Casting with range scrap...done several hundred lbs that's been the consistent reading throughout. Maybe I could soften it up with some stick on weights? Thx for the cleaning tips

[Clays with cast bullets?]

Considering using LLA w/ tl bullets. Good combo w/ clays?

[Clays with cast bullets?]

Want to know if this is a good idea. Thinking of using it to shoot SS...considering either a 200 or 230 swc. Bhn is around 15 if that matters.

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[Anyone know where to find some primers?]

Excellent...thanks

[Anyone know where to find some primers?]

A little shocked to see all the major sellers seem to be out of pistol primers these days...Anyone know where to find some?

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[Best place to get once fired .45 acp?]

Trying to find a good source for a few cases please help.

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[1911 tweaks]

was referring to burrs left on internals from manuf. as well as lightening trigger to 3lb and removing some creep. Lol got my tails confused.

[Getting started in Single Stack]

What's the best equipment to use as far as holster, belt, pouches? Can it be done for around $100? Should it be done for around $100?

[1911 tweaks]

Just got a springfield 1911 loaded target. Wondering what things I can do via polishing, smoothing etc to improve this gun. Also how should I get the front dovetail sight out?

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[Is starline brass any good?]

New to reloading. First, I'm reloading .45 to shoot is SS. Wondering if starline is any good, or if there is a better cheaper case somewhere else?

[Need help finding the right reloading books]

Trying to learn about reloading, specifically reloading for shooting .45 in SS. Are there any books geared toward reloading for competition? I need to learn the general concepts too.

[need some casting advice]

lol...i just picked up a turkey fryer and a cast iron pot. works well. one thing i noticed on one of my longer sessions was a goldish purple color oxidation on my melt. i assume this was from the temp being too high? how many molds were you using casting 1000/hr?

[need some casting advice]

getting a new sti trojan to shoot in single stack and looking for some advice on what shape/weight and any other helpful info you may have about casting bullets for this gun. Prefer to cast as efficiently as possible therefore I've only been considering the 6 cav lee molds, unless someone knows where to get a 10-12 cav somewhere. Also what's the general consensus on tumble lube bullets?

[Looking for some advice on shooting single stack]

been doing a little reading about this particular gun and it looks like it fell off the "approved" list in 05'. Theres some bs about doing a ppt and some "backdoor" way of getting one.

[Looking for some advice on shooting single stack]

Just trying to clarify ...If I find a dealer who'll sell me one there legal to own here?

[Looking for some advice on shooting single stack]

Hmmm...Thank you everyone for your input...I've got a lot to consider here, but I've formed some tenative opinions about which way I'll go. Will there really be much difference in felt recoil between .45 and .40? I'm assuming that's the major reason people elect to shoot .40 over .45 other than marginal ammo cost? Probably should have mentioned this at first but I live in Kalifornia and as you all know this makes my gun choices a little different than the rest of the free country. Is a STI Trojan CA legal? I have done some casting in the past and was wondering if anyone had any tips on making bullets for .40 or .45 to use in such a gun. Also are these "recoilmaster" devices legal in single stack and secondly are they any good?

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[Looking for some advice on shooting single stack]

I want to shoot 1911's competitivly and am looking for some advice on what gun to get. The price range I'm looking in is the trophy match/kimber/low end les Baer area. If someone could shed some light on the differences between those guns it would be greatly appreciated.