Two-Bits Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Does anyone use LEE .45 Schofield Dies to reload your .45 ACP? I know that the Schofield Brass is longer than the ACP Brass, but it seems like you should be able to use the same dies for sizing and bullet seating. I'm not sure about belling the case and activating the powder drop. I know that the shell holder is different. Maybe I can save a few bucks if some of the dies are interchangeable. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICIOUS Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 HI; I use a Lee flare die to flare my 45 colt and 45 schofield. Prefer lee flare dies for all flaring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfoot Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Probably need to get a Lee Factory Crimp die for the .45acp. The Schofield crimp die is too long for acp and besided, you need a taper crimp on the acp. Blackfoot 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nope, that would NOT be where I would try to save a few dollars! Schofield sizer will leave brass sized to .480" on the outside rather than .473. Won't taper crimp. Probably won't be short enough in some of the dies. Good .45 auto dies will last forever and you will be much more likely to get the 1911 to cycle flawlessly with properly sized ammo. Folks have enough problems understanding how to load .45 auto with the correct dies. Never in a million years would I even try Schofield dies. Good luck, GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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