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Offline James B

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Bullet Diameter for 45 LC
« on: April 16, 2007, 03:38:09 PM »
Any loader for the 45 LC have info on what bullet diameter works best in the 45 LC? I remember that some 45 LC's used 454 diameter and the Ruger shot 452 diameter because of the dual cylinder guns. How about cast diameter? Thanks.
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Re: Bullet Diameter for 45 LC
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2007, 03:46:20 PM »
The only way to know that for sure is slug your bore, .001"-.002" larger than groove depth is desirable for best accuracy for cast bullets. Use a #8 soft lead egg sinker to slug the .45 bore.

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Re: Bullet Diameter for 45 LC
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2007, 04:50:23 PM »
Thanks dude. ;D
shot placement is everything.