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CS8161
What is the 45 Super?I dont find any information in any load books that I have.Also checked a couple of powder websites but nothin there.Thanks for any replys.
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  • CS8161
    I was loading a bunch of 45's today and came across a couple 45 Super cases from Starline mixed in with my 45 ACP brass. They appear identical, can I load my 45ACP rounds using the 45 Super brass?
    Thanks

    Chris8161
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  • rufe-snow
    They MIGHT be heavier? I would weigh some and compare the weight to the normal brass you use.

    If they are heavier, put them aside and just load them together. Their internal capacity would be less.
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  • kingjoey
    The 45 Super is basically a 45 ACP casing with thicker walls in the base area to allow higher pressure loads in 45 Super guns

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  • CS8161
    Do you think its safe to use them to load my 45 acp's? I don't load near max so if its just a matter of thicker case walls, it shouldn't be a problem?

    Chris8161
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  • kingjoey
    I've heard that some folks use the 45 Super cases since they are less prone to bulging.

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  • Rafter-S
    You can use 45 Super cases for loading 45 ACP. But approach "maximum" loads with caution since there will be less case volume.

    My humble 2.5-cents worth,
    Rafter-S
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  • Mr Gee
    pressures can build up quick less space more pressure
    down by 2% of you normal load in that case after fireing check those primers....

    confused....but learning
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  • Wheelgun
    quote:Originally posted by Chris8161
    Do you think its safe to use them to load my 45 acp's?

    Is it safe? Probably (if your loads are under max), but if you mix them in with ACP cases, the rounds loaded in the .45 Super cases will have a higher velocity and a different point of impact. Would make it more difficult to judge the accuracy of your reloads.[:(]

    In other words, the Super cases have the same external dimensions as the ACP's, but internally they're smaller. The same powder charge weight in an internally smaller case will give higher velocity and chamber pressure.... and lower POI.

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  • CS8161
    Thanks for all the info, I am going to separate out the 45 Super cases and save them for someone who loads that round.

    Chris8161
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