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I've reloaded and fired about 7,000 rds of .45 ACP now, using 1,000 Wolf primers, 1,000 CCI Magnum, about 2,000 Winchester, 2,000 CCI, and I think I also used a 1,000 Remington.
I had quite a good number of misfires with the Wolfs, and concluded (rightly or not) this was due largely to a failure to seat them reliably. They're big, and I found it tough to properly seat them in my mixed brass. Not sure if this would even cause a problem, but it seems like it might, if the anvil is able to slide forward a bit. I dunno. In any case i decided not to load using Wolf primers any more. Maybe 20 or 30 misfires, I don't actually know. Most would fire on a second strike, some took 3 to 5 strikes to light up, some never did.
No misfires with the CCI Magnums or with the Remingtons that I'm sure of.
Lately, I've been running Winchesters, which seat well (and deep) in my brass. But, I'd also say I've had a dozen misfires where a second or third strike was needed to get 'em to go. Just today, firing 200 rds at the range, I had about 4 to 6 rds that took a second whack to light.
In no case have I seen any evidence of a light pin strike--they all look to be hammered good.
For this cartridge or for similar auto pistol cartridges or for anything that takes a Large Pistol sized primer, have folks seen anything they'd call a trend in terms of reliability? I had the impression CCI and Federal were 'the best', but I'm beginning to suspect Winchesters are maybe not so good. Is this more likely a problem of sloppy case prep or loading procedure rather than the supplies? [I know..."if you have to ask..."]
I had quite a good number of misfires with the Wolfs, and concluded (rightly or not) this was due largely to a failure to seat them reliably. They're big, and I found it tough to properly seat them in my mixed brass. Not sure if this would even cause a problem, but it seems like it might, if the anvil is able to slide forward a bit. I dunno. In any case i decided not to load using Wolf primers any more. Maybe 20 or 30 misfires, I don't actually know. Most would fire on a second strike, some took 3 to 5 strikes to light up, some never did.
No misfires with the CCI Magnums or with the Remingtons that I'm sure of.
Lately, I've been running Winchesters, which seat well (and deep) in my brass. But, I'd also say I've had a dozen misfires where a second or third strike was needed to get 'em to go. Just today, firing 200 rds at the range, I had about 4 to 6 rds that took a second whack to light.
In no case have I seen any evidence of a light pin strike--they all look to be hammered good.
For this cartridge or for similar auto pistol cartridges or for anything that takes a Large Pistol sized primer, have folks seen anything they'd call a trend in terms of reliability? I had the impression CCI and Federal were 'the best', but I'm beginning to suspect Winchesters are maybe not so good. Is this more likely a problem of sloppy case prep or loading procedure rather than the supplies? [I know..."if you have to ask..."]