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Offline tanoose

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« on: October 22, 2005, 02:44:46 AM »
After the holidays i plan on picking up a 1911-A1 full size MC Operator this has a picatinny rail mount under the muzzle for a light . I want to use this to shoot porkys out of trees and around the cabin. What type bullets should i use . Other than this type of shooting most of my shooting will just plinking, what ammo would be best for plinking and  is there any cheap ammo i should stay away from . I dont think i will be reloading the 45 any time soon.

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2005, 04:01:38 AM »
Last spring I got a stainless mil-spec Springer .45 and love it.  Have not had a single ftf yet.  I have used Wolf, S and B, Remington, Ultramax reloads and WWII surplus.  The WWII surplus sometimes needs to be fired twice, but has always gone bang the second time.  since it is probably ultra-corrosive, I would advise against it unless you religiously clean your guns thoroughly after every firing.  I got the stuff for like 5 bucks a box but will not buy it again, even though it does seem to have quite a bit of pop.  And of course, it would be useless for home defense since one out of every 10 rounds has to be refired to go bang.  I will also never buy American brand ammo for any of my guns ever again.  That allegedly Miami made ammo is junk.  All in all, the Springer was recommended by my gun shop over the new and more expensive Colts he had to sell.  (I consider him to be quite honest as they also recommended the Henry .22 rifle over the Winchester .22, losing a more expensive sale but reinforcing in me their reputation for honesty.)
Recently I used a hammer and drift to move the Springer's rear sight a bit.  Mine was consistently grouping some 6 inches left at 15 yards and I bench rested it to make sure.  Have not fired it since moving the sight a tad- but should still be more dead on then it was.  I was also firing low, but not when bench rested so obviously that part of the problem is ME.

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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2005, 01:35:43 PM »
tanoose - I've had great success with S&B ball in my Springfield mil-spec 45 for carry as well as general shooting.  Some folks like the Wolf brand.  The standard weight of 45 ball is 230 and all my 45s work best with that weight bullet.  

However, Porkypines don't need a 230 gn slug - it will just pass on through and they may hang up in your trees.  Try some of the lighter weight slugs in the 180 gn flavor and hollowpoints should serve you well.  HTH.  Mikey.

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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2005, 01:57:19 PM »
I've also had problems with the American ammo in a couple of calibers, but both my SA GI Spec. have handled everything else with no problems at all. For shooting at paper and plinking, I buy whatever is cheapest, including Wolf, in 230 grain ball. I keep Silvertips in my bedside gun, but not sure they are required. I think a couple of 230 grainers would stop about anything that might come through the door.
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« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2005, 10:49:43 AM »
Lately I'm shooting the Wolf 45acp ammo when its on sale you can pick up 500rds for $68. For plinking wolf ammo is great stuff but like Mikey says for carry stuff I'd rather carry better ammo like Sellier & Bellot or Winchester silver tip "JHP's" for personal protection.

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« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2005, 08:49:55 AM »
Aren't Woffe shells made out of steel? I have shot them before and they didn't brake anything, but I wouldn't want to shoot them all the time. They might brake your ejector. :D

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« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2005, 11:19:39 AM »
jro45 - steel cased ammo won't break anything in your 45.  Steel cases are less expensive to make and form up than brass cases are, many nations around the world use steel cased ammo.  The United States used steel cased 45 ammo during WWII and you can still find surplus steel cased 45s.  I've shot some of the older stuff and as long as you clean the pistol afterward you shouldn't have any ill effects from the corrosive primers that were used.  Just don't try and reload any of the empties, they do not size down in dies and will usually bust up your press or dies if you try and do so.  Mikey.

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« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2005, 02:19:10 PM »
The steel cases are soft steel and there coated plus everything in the 1911/1911a1 is hardened so it should be able to handle the steel cases with no problems.  Wolf is comming out with brass cases but i'm not sure how much of an increased price we will see too.

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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2005, 02:35:04 AM »
Thanks for the INFO Mikey, but I would still rather shoot brass loaded rounds. I will shoot steel every now and then but brass will be my main diet for my 45 Springfield :D