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Article: Questions & answers.
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- December 1, 2003
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Q: I just read Patrick Sweeney article on reloading the 9mm and had some questions. I have been reloading for a while, and I was told not to crimp the autoloading cases because of the way the neck of the case actually holds the round in the chamber. For example, the .357 Magnum has a rim that holds the case in the chamber, but autoloader cases do not. So for the last five years I have not crimped my .45s. I have noticed that my Para-Ordnance is not as accurate with my loads as with factory loads. Although it is still accurate, it is not what I want. Also, could you recommend a load for the .45? I am currently shooting a 200-grain lead SWC bullet backed by 5.7 grains of IMR ...
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