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Forum: Ammo & Reloading

A forum to discuss your favorite ammo or ask question on anything related to ammo.
All ammo-related questions should be posted here, irrespective of the M1911 you intend to use them in.
Only questions about calibers related to the 1911 should be posted in here.

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  2. Arrow Sticky Thread Sticky: Collecting Dimensions - Bullet Data

    Started by Hawkmoon, 8th January 2010 16:18
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Blue Dot Powder Warning

    Started by DarkStar11, 25th July 2008 19:33
    2 Pages
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    22nd May 2010, 20:10 Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Ammunition/Ballistic stickies.

    Started by Hunter, 21st February 2008 16:53
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 11
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    8th March 2009, 17:59 Go to last post
  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Bullet dimensions, anyone?

    Started by Hawkmoon, 20th June 2020 18:30
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,241
    21st June 2020, 10:50 Go to last post
  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: Ammo nomenclature

    Started by John, 14th October 2005 13:57
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  7. Sticky Thread Sticky: Unique recall

    Started by Hunter, 23rd September 2008 18:38
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  8.   Normal Threads  

  1. Poll Poll: Which is your preferred 1911 .45 carry ammo?

    Started by Cameron, 14th June 2004 20:58
    20 Pages
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    • Replies: 194
    • Views: 29,199
    29th April 2007, 17:34 Go to last post
  2. Anyone use hardball in their carry 1911?

    Started by colubrid, 27th December 2007 02:08
    20 Pages
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    • Replies: 190
    • Views: 9,607
    8th January 2008, 15:34 Go to last post
  3. Poll Poll: Poll for handload vs. factory carry ammo

    Started by Sabre, 18th June 2004 16:31
    18 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 18
    • Replies: 172
    • Views: 14,853
    16th March 2007, 17:32 Go to last post
  4. 45 ACP bear protection

    Started by gei, 1st June 2007 13:54
    15 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 15
    • Replies: 149
    • Views: 14,443
    21st August 2007, 18:57 Go to last post
  5. Discussion thread about Hornady Lock-N-Load progressive press review

    Started by John, 7th June 2007 15:07
    15 Pages
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    • Replies: 145
    • Views: 16,597
    6th August 2007, 21:32 Go to last post
  6. Position sensitive powders

    Started by tonka, 5th December 2007 20:33
    15 Pages
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    • Replies: 141
    • Views: 8,625
    3rd January 2008, 11:13 Go to last post
  7. 1911 Kaboom incident

    Started by jbailey, 28th June 2008 14:20
    13 Pages
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    • Replies: 126
    • Views: 20,772
    23rd July 2008, 21:07 Go to last post
  8. Setting the record straight about Super .38.

    Started by Justin, 30th June 2007 16:17
    13 Pages
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    • Replies: 121
    • Views: 5,561
    3rd July 2007, 16:51 Go to last post
  9. Poll Poll: What caliber do you shoot the most?

    Started by Tom, 24th March 2006 20:52
    12 Pages
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    • Replies: 110
    • Views: 8,277
    29th April 2007, 20:02 Go to last post
  10. what went WRONG

    Started by HOAG2531, 12th May 2007 23:38
    11 Pages
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    • Replies: 106
    • Views: 5,535
    19th May 2007, 09:48 Go to last post
  11. Walmart Out of Ammo

    Started by lifesabre, 14th January 2009 12:37
    11 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 11
    • Replies: 105
    • Views: 9,336
    20th April 2009, 20:36 Go to last post
  12. best powder for 45 acp reloading

    Started by DirtyHarry, 27th June 2007 00:55
    11 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 11
    • Replies: 104
    • Views: 20,547
    16th December 2007, 18:50 Go to last post
  13. .45 ammo shortage

    Started by noreastbob, 19th September 2009 01:22
    10 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 10
    • Replies: 92
    • Views: 7,690
    24th December 2009, 06:54 Go to last post
  14. How Big of a Stockpile for your 1911?

    Started by Colt NA45, 7th November 2008 06:39
    10 Pages
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    • Replies: 91
    • Views: 8,214
    11th February 2009, 21:35 Go to last post
  15. Question Looking to start reloading .45 ACP

    Started by .45s r best, 22nd September 2012 15:22
    10 Pages
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    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 8,377
    3rd November 2012, 14:47 Go to last post
  16. Walmart WWB Ammo???

    Started by coldwarcavvet, 28th January 2007 09:03
    9 Pages
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    • Replies: 89
    • Views: 6,198
    11th April 2007, 12:37 Go to last post
  17. 45 acp load for fish

    Started by arjay, 8th September 2007 19:15
    9 Pages
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    • Replies: 88
    • Views: 5,559
    16th September 2007, 06:11 Go to last post
  18. Poll Poll: What's your favorite brand of large pistol primer?

    Started by Recon, 5th March 2005 00:52
    9 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 9
    • Replies: 86
    • Views: 10,202
    14th April 2007, 15:47 Go to last post
  19. To crimp ornot to crimp, that is the question.

    Started by hunterbench, 21st October 2007 08:27
    9 Pages
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    • Replies: 85
    • Views: 5,362
    10th November 2007, 23:09 Go to last post
  20. Poll Poll: Which brand of brass do you prefer?

    Started by spdabbs, 24th April 2005 00:07
    9 Pages
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    • Replies: 84
    • Views: 11,490
    16th April 2007, 13:43 Go to last post

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