[kramer9]

I am going to start reloading for my .45 ACP

1. Does brass make a difference, I notice .45 ACP brass out there. Is it really needed
2. Going to be loading a N320 setup, anyone point to good load data?
3. My 650 press is already setup with .40 and I do not think I can use the casefeeder with .45, so I am going to setup my 550B for .45 ACP.

This post has been edited by Singlestack: 06 July 2009 - 02:17 PM
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[Singlestack]

1) Stay away from Amerc brass.
2)http://www.lapua.com/index.php?id=851

[Storm52]

kramer9, on Jul 6 2009, 12:21 PM, said:

I am going to start reloading for my .45 ACP

1. Does brass make a difference, I notice .45 ACP brass out there. Is it really needed If you are serious about reloading for the 45, then yes brass is needed, unless you are CCI and you could get by with aluminum.
2. Going to be loading a N320 setup, anyone point to good load data? I would really suggest a getting a couple manuals. I have used W321 and Clays. Clean and consistant.
3. My 650 press is already setup with .40 and I do not think I can use the casefeeder with .45, so I am going to setup my 550B for .45 ACP. Good idea, especially since you will eliminate having to swap out primer setup.

[Wolf4980]

Storm52, on Jul 6 2009, 05:16 PM, said:

kramer9, on Jul 6 2009, 12:21 PM, said:

I am going to start reloading for my .45 ACP

1. Does brass make a difference, I notice .45 ACP brass out there. Is it really needed If you are serious about reloading for the 45, then yes brass is needed, unless you are CCI and you could get by with aluminum.
2. Going to be loading a N320 setup, anyone point to good load data? I would really suggest a getting a couple manuals. I have used W321 and Clays. Clean and consistant.
3. My 650 press is already setup with .40 and I do not think I can use the casefeeder with .45, so I am going to setup my 550B for .45 ACP. Good idea, especially since you will eliminate having to swap out primer setup.

You should be able to use your casefeeder with the 45 I use it on my 650 for just about everything!

[CSEMARTIN]

kramer9, on Jul 6 2009, 12:21 PM, said:

I am going to start reloading for my .45 ACP

1. Does brass make a difference, I notice .45 ACP brass out there. Is it really needed
2. Going to be loading a N320 setup, anyone point to good load data?
3. My 650 press is already setup with .40 and I do not think I can use the casefeeder with .45, so I am going to setup my 550B for .45 ACP.

Kramer9,

There is no reason you can't use your 650. You'll need to get some things in order to do it, but it can be done. Since you have two presses, you might as well have a dedicated press for each caliber.

I'll second what Singlestack said about A-merc brass. If you see it, do yourself and everyone else a favor and destroy it. Get rid of it. Throw it away in the garbage.

What bullet are you using? A lot of shooters use N320 with great results and are very happy with it. I don't have any load data for it, but I'm positive that you can find load data for it on this forum or through VV.

If you stick with the 550 to load your .45 ammo, you'd be better off using commercial brass and avoiding military brass such as S&B. .45 ACP is a low pressure round, and I believe you'll do just fine with whatever brass you can get your hands on. I don't believe you can reload steel or aluminum cases.

I can think of three interpretations to your first question so I hope I've answered it for you.