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12/28/2010 8:16:57 AM EDT


So, I am new to .45 acp and have a issue I need some help with. I went to the store and bought some federal .45 ammo to shoot in my newly aquired 1911. Well, I always inspect all of my ammo before i shoot it. As I was looking at the rounds when i got home the seat depth of one of the bullets is noticeably different then the rest of the box.(pushed in further to better explain) So, any suggestions on what to do? I will probably just toss the thing because i figured it would cause a increase in chamber pressure and don't want that. (and by toss i mean i will render it unshootable before i dispose of it.)What say you? I have been shooting federal .40 s&w a lot and have never had a problem and was curious.

12/28/2010 8:19:56 AM EDT
[#1]
how much extra depth are we talking about?



Federal isn't the hottest stuff out there, so you should be fine.



and on the off chance that it does blow up your gun, Federal will pay for it.



you could also call Federal and ask them.  they might want that box back.
12/28/2010 8:27:16 AM EDT
[#2]
Any scoring on the case/head/bullet?



Someone may have used it to chamber in a gun then put it back in the box.  Many guns will force the bullets into the case a bit with each chambering, hence the danger of constantly loading/unloading using the same rounds...
12/28/2010 8:43:19 AM EDT
[#3]
Well It is hard to explain but it is noticeably different. maybe 1/16 of an inch. I will have to measure it exactly when i get home.



It is only one round out of the box with no noticeable marks and it was bought at walmart so the chambering issue is out i would think.



Thanks guys.
12/28/2010 10:39:14 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Well It is hard to explain but it is noticeably different. maybe 1/16 of an inch. I will have to measure it exactly when i get home.

It is only one round out of the box with no noticeable marks and it was bought at walmart so the chambering issue is out i would think.

Thanks guys.


Why take a risk? Toss it out.

12/28/2010 12:33:27 PM EDT
[#5]
Discard it.
12/28/2010 4:28:47 PM EDT
[#6]
Myself, I would knock the bullet out longer using an impact puller, re-seat to proper length and properly crimp.  That's me though.