.45 ACP Hensley & Gibbs model 68 molds

[polebarn]

Anyone here cast and loaded this?

[wheelman]

I cast for 45 acp.

[polebarn]

Have you ever used those molds?

[wheelman]

No. I need to research what it is.

[JMW4570]

https://www.pennbullets.com/45/45200swc.html

[JMW4570]

Thats a pretty famous bullet for bullseye and NRA matches. Accurate and punches a nice clean hole. I have shot a bunch of them but never cast them. I am sure i have box of them around if you need some to play with. Jim

[polebarn]

I was actually reading an article by Wilson where he and Hackathorn recommended it as a 1911 carry load presumably for reliability.I will have to dig it back up to see the actual load data they used.

[JMW4570]

I can see the reliability aspect. I doubt it would expand, maybe tumble, but sure make a heck of a drainage hole. I think normal velocties for that bullet range from about 800 to 950 fps, the more accurate loads were at the lower end of that range. I remember back in the day some recommended loading 38 cal 148 wadcutters backwards to encourage expansion. Those were lower velocity loads as well. Cheers.

[polebarn]

Yeah, their critique of modern FMJ is that most is loaded too hot. Max 850 is what they suggested.For cycling reasons.

[e.money83]

Yeah, their critique of modern FMJ is that most is loaded for modern pistols. Max 850 is what they suggested.For 105 year old reasons.

ftfy...