.45 ACP to .460 Roland pressures?
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.45 ACP to .460 Roland pressures?
Anyone load 45 ACP to .460 Roland pressures ? I have read a few folks ( one very knowledgable) that it can easily be done. Wondering if anyone here has tried it.
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Re: .45 ACP to .460 Roland pressures?
yeah, I wouldn't do it. There's more to it than just brass case strength - you're going from 23k psi to 40k.Anyone load 45 ACP to .460 Roland pressures ? I have read a few folks ( one very knowledgable) that it can easily be done. Wondering if anyone here has tried it.
In a 'standard' 460 Rowland 1911 conversion (Clark's) you have a compensated barrel and a 22 or 24lb recoil spring with a full length guide rod.
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Re: .45 ACP to .460 Roland pressures?
I have no intention of trying it without more information. I like the thought of .44 mag performance from a 1911. Other than a compensated or ported barrel and heavier spring (recoil and firing pin) I don't see why a steel weapon could not handle the pressures ( l'm told by folks who have tried it that the brass handleing the pressure is no problem.)
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Re: .45 ACP to .460 Roland pressures?
me too, so I bought an early Clark's Conversion kit.I like the thought of .44 mag performance from a 1911.
http://clarkcustomguns.com/parts-category/1911/
more info (kits, ammo, etc) here:
https://www.460rowland.com
https://www.460rowland.com/load-data/
http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/460rowland.html
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