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8 sty 2011 · Is there anyone on the forum that can direct me to a drawing with dimensions and tolerances of a .45 acp barrel? Particularly where the round is chambered? What makes me think this, is he finally bought some expensive hollow point rounds and loaded up the gun and chambered a round.
30 gru 2016 · All external dimensions of the two cartridges are the same. The 45 Super has a higher pressure limit (28,000 psi, according to wikipedia) than the 45 Auto (21,000 psi) or 45 Auto +P (23,000 psi). That's how you get more speed from the same cartridge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_Super.
If you are looking to get top velocity, 45 ACP likes some of the slower powders used for pistols. Blue Dot, CFE Pistol, and Win 572 are good places to start. As a general note the 45 ACP head spaces off the case mouth, thus a taper crimp should be used when loading for this round.
11 maj 2024 · What is the best barrel length for .45 ACP? When it comes to the .45 ACP caliber, a shorter barrel length tends to be favored by many shooters. The compact size offers increased versatility, improved maneuverability, and easier concealment without sacrificing performance.
2 maj 2016 · The .45 ACP is a low-pressure cartridge that uses modest charges of fast burning powder. As such, it is not as affected by barrel length as other calibers. The .357 Magnum, as an example, will demonstrate extreme variations in velocity between 2- and 4-inch barrel revolvers.
19 lip 2022 · No matter how you use it, the .45 ACP is versatile (I have a .45 ACP cylinder for my Ruger Blackhawk), and is a reliable round that is easy to shoot, easy to reload, and easy to find. .45 ACP Carbines. Want a carbine in this caliber? There are many made, with more on the horizon from Bear Creek Arsenal (can't wait)!
14 maj 2018 · For the beginners in the audience, here’s what you need to know about the .45 ACP that’s a positive: -Large commercial acceptance and plentiful options for ammunition and guns -Bullets that benefit from modern manufacturing and technology