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December 4, 2011
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To reload 45 Win Mag. can one use 45 Long Colt dies and adjust them or does this caliber require its own dies? I think I'm going to need to start reloading this cartridge soon. 
OK, I'm stupid (got a cold and the meds make me dopey). I think I meant to say, 45ACP dies instead of 45 Long Colt.
So, can I load 45 win mag with 45 acp dies?
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Good question I cant answer without some research. Might get a quick answer on the lee dies site.
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Looks like at a glance the 45 win mag may be a die set its own.. may do some more research
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I sent an email to Dillon Precision (I have a Dillon XL650 press) and I'll wait to hear their answer. What I've read seems to indicate that the 45 win mag is a lengthened 45 acp case with thicker webbing to support much higher working pressures. Seems like a slightly larger case than the 460 Rowland which again is a lengthened and strengthened 45 ACp case.
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You may be right. I use Hornady but i like the Lee dies. Usually they tell you on there sets what all can be loaded.
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Lyman Reloading 45 A.C.P & .45 Win Mag. Carbide 4 Die Set
Just found this Chris.. im sure dillon will tell you if you need an insert.
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Hello all. Answer is same dies. Depending on brass, you will most likely need a different shell holder.
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I was just reading that very thing. Shell plate is different on Hornady.
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Dillon lists a different shell plate for the 45 win mag vs the 45 acp. The rest of the caliber conversion parts I have from various other caliber kits I load for so I should only need a shell plate and a die adjustment. I may splurge and get a spare tool head and dies so I don't have to mess with my 45 acp dies, I hate fiddling to get them after they are just right.
Thanks guys!
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Exactly why I like my lock n load AP brother. Maybe needs a tweak or two from die swaps. That is all.. Good info to know for sure though. Happy Loading.
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Hmmm I can't answer your question, but you better get it figured out and get crankin' some out 
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