[ARCHIVED THREAD] - .451versus .452

Posted: 12/31/2009 5:50:33 AM EDT

What is the benefit to using .452 bullets instead of .451 when reloading 45 ammo?

Posted: 12/31/2009 6:06:58 AM EDT

[#1]

In modern 45 caliber 45 ACP, 45 Colt,

.452 dia is for lead swaged / cast bullets.

.451 dia is for jacketed bullets.

Lead bullets cost less than jacketed, and can be used for target / practice loads.

Posted: 12/31/2009 7:40:00 AM EDT

[#2]

Some guns shoot better with .452" bullets(I assume you're talking about jacketed).

Posted: 12/31/2009 12:01:46 PM EDT

[#3]

.452 for obvious reasons is going to give you a better gas seal.

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