Gun and ammo people I need some help please.

[BrunotheBoxer]

Next month I am doing a bowling pin shoot out at my uncles range.

I want to use my 45 ACP but they have some crazy rule about the ammo.

Lead Ammo Only (No Jacked Ammo allowed).

Can someone recommend a good ammo for bowling pins and an online source because I don't make my own reloads. None of my local gun shops stock this ammo.

Thank you in advance people.

 

[HillbillyHotRod]

That may be a tough one. Do not know of anyone who sells led only rounds. Might try a gun show as sometimes they have some lead reloads for sale.

 

[Mojo88]

Wow, I used to do a ton of IPSC shoots with my trusty Randall .45. I reloaded my own, with lead, of course.

I would inquire around at local gun clubs. There's likely a member or two who are reloading, and they may be able to sell you some. Also, I would ask the folks who are running the shoot, they might know too.

 

[BrunotheBoxer]

That may be a tough one. Do not know of anyone who sells led only rounds. Might try a gun show as sometimes they have some lead reloads for sale.

I know this is a Stupid rule.

 

[Silverstrike]

when you say 45 you mean 45 ACP? or 45 Long Colt?


Never mind seen that someone said .45 ACP

 

[03Sssnake]

Pretty sure he's talking .45 ACP.

 

[BrunotheBoxer]

Yes sorry.

.45 ACP

 

[03Sssnake]

A lot of the online places seem to have it backorder/ out of stock. Oddly looks like Cabelas has it in bulk. They are usually higher than giraffe pussy, but it's not priced too bad. 300 rounds for 124 shipped, about .41 cents a round, not great, but not too bad either.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Ultramax-ACP-grain-LRN-Bulk-Ammo-with-Dry-Storage-Box/705907.uts

 

[03Sssnake]

If these guys had it in stock it would be a good deal, 500 rounds for 169.

https://www.targetsportsusa.com/ult...0-grain-round-nose-lead-ammunition-p-810.aspx

 

[BrunotheBoxer]

A lot of the online places seem to have it backorder/ out of stock. Oddly looks like Cabelas has it in bulk. They are usually higher than giraffe pussy, but it's not priced too bad. 300 rounds for 124 shipped, about .41 cents a round, not great, but not too bad either.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Ultramax-ACP-grain-LRN-Bulk-Ammo-with-Dry-Storage-Box/705907.uts

Not bad. Thank you.

 

[ur bittn]

http://www.luckygunner.com
Wadcutters

 

[03Sssnake]

http://www.luckygunner.com/45-acp-200-grain-swc-black-hills-20-rounds

Would be fun to shoot pins with SWC, just make sure your 1911 can eat them. My 1911 is finicky eater and has feed issues with anything other than ball ammo. I need to get it reliably feeding other types.

 

[traktrbeam]

I had purchased 9mm lead at Dick's before, don't know if they have .45 lead. Some manufacturers, such as Glock, do not recommend lead cartridges although I had no issues. I always use FMJ now.

 

[Machdup1]

Enjoy, in stock and ready to ship.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/7...5-acp-200-grain-lead-semi-wadcutter-box-of-50

BTW, it is not a stupid rule. You will find most rules at gun competition exist for a valid reason.

 

[ur bittn]

Would be fun to shoot pins with SWC, just make sure your 1911 can eat them. My 1911 is finicky eater and has feed issues with anything other than ball ammo. I need to get it reliably feeding other types.

Yeah, I have the 4516-1 and it does jam on occasion.

 

[COOL COBRA]

I'd consider getting a separate barrel for shooting lead. It's a bitch getting lead clean from the barrel. And if left in, accuracy goes away.

 

[BrunotheBoxer]

I'm shooting H&K.

What would be the purpose of this rule?

I'm guessing an even playing field?

 

[DJAMiller]

I'd consider getting a separate barrel for shooting lead. It's a bitch getting lead clean from the barrel. And if left in, accuracy goes away.

Its really not too bad, if the ammo isn't loaded too hot and the bullets were sized properly leading isn't too much of an issue. If your worried about it I would inquire about coated bullets (like blue bullets) or copper plated (not the same thing as FMJ), they may allow those and both options are cleaner.

 

[03Sssnake]

I'm shooting H&K.

What would be the purpose of this rule?

I'm guessing an even playing field?

Mainly safety, lead ammo does not come apart like jacketed, fmj, it tends to stay in one piece. Lead also has lower potential to ricochet.

 

[Machdup1]

I'm shooting H&K.

What would be the purpose of this rule?

I'm guessing an even playing field?

Could be a variety of reasons

Maybe jacketed bullets destroy the pins faster.

Or maybe it addresses a safety issue.

Ask the match directors and they will be delighted to tell you the reason to which you will go "OK, I understand the need for that." Gun people don't make up stupid rules for no reason.

BTW, if you were local down here, I would show you how to make your own (i.e., pour the lead) cast lead bullets and then build a round that will run in your pistol at around 850fps. FYI. There is some possibility that your gun will need to have to have its springs changed to support the light loads. I have a Kimber that does not like light loads and turns into a jamomatic pistol.