I've just started reloading and have been having problems with some of my .45 ACP reloads fitting in my PT1911B. I'm using a Lee Pro 1000. I started with Speer 230gr lrn bullets. I believe I've followed Lee's instructions and videos correctly. When I match a commercial round (Blazer Brass 230gr FMJ) for length and crimp, the bullets do not fit the chamber. I've used the barrel as a gauge, but will end up with bullets that do not chamber properly (too long?) when it cycles through the pistol. I've ended up having to shorten the bullet and increase the crimp to get them to work. I've also been loading a magazine and cycling the reloads just to make sure they will chamber before I consider them suitable for the pistol. I've ended up with a shorter round and more crimp than the factory bullets or those from commercial reloaders. I'm also shaving a little lead off the bullet on a lot of these reloads.
I don't seem to have a problem with 200 gr lswc rounds or the lead round nose reloads for my M&P 9mm. I have not checked the ones that don't seat properly in the pistol in another 1911.
Any suggestions on things to look for with this problem. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the reloader (me not Lee), but I haven't been able to come up with a fix.
I don't seem to have a problem with 200 gr lswc rounds or the lead round nose reloads for my M&P 9mm. I have not checked the ones that don't seat properly in the pistol in another 1911.
Any suggestions on things to look for with this problem. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the reloader (me not Lee), but I haven't been able to come up with a fix.