can i use .45 boresnake for .380? or do I need to fork over cash for another one? thanks
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No and yes. The bore snakes have brass brushes that are caliber specific You can run a 9mm through a .45 bore but it would do a poor job.
482021
I think it may be too large. I have one Bore Snake that works on my .38 Special,.380, and 9mm.Best to go to Hoppe web page and look what they say.I had to also get another for my .22.
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Would we try using .45 bullet's in a .380 gun? I don't think so!We put out hard earned money to own a reliable gun. We need to first remember taking care of it comes with a price tag also. Buy your .380 gun the proper maintenance tools. Get the proper BoreSnake made for the gun. And while you're at it, get something soft to store and carry the gun in. After you get over that expense, buy a .44 magnum pistol or rifle for your .45 BoreSnake. And don't forget about something soft to store and carry it in! You will thank yourself in the end. And so will whomever they will be handed down to. Would we try using .45 bullet's in a .380 gun? I don't think so!We put out hard earned money to own a reliable gun. We need to first remember taking care of it comes with a price tag also. Buy your .380 gun the proper maintenance tools. Get the proper BoreSnake made for the gun. And while you're at it, get something soft to store and carry the gun in. After you get over that expense, buy a .44 magnum pistol or rifle for your .45 BoreSnake. And don't forget about something soft to store and carry it in! You will thank yourself in the end. And so will whomever they will be handed... » Read More Would we try using .45 bullet's in a .380 gun? I don't think so!We put out hard earned money to own a reliable gun. We need to first remember taking care of it comes with a price tag also. Buy your .380 gun the proper maintenance tools. Get the proper BoreSnake made for the gun. And while you're at it, get something soft to store and carry the gun in. After you get over that expense, buy a .44 magnum pistol or rifle for your .45 BoreSnake. And don't forget about something soft to store and carry it in! You will thank yourself in the end. And so will whomever they will be handed down to. « Show Less
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No and yes. The bore snakes have brass brushes that are caliber specificYou can run a 9mm through a .45 bore but it would do a poor job.
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Looks like it takes a different bore snake for the .45 caliber. Most of the bore snakes are capable of cleaning 2 or more sizes, but the .45 is a different number than the .380. I would probably go ahead and order the recommended size for your caliber.
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You should get another one. The bristles on the .45 cal brush won't do as good a cleaning job on the .380, as they will want to bend over and won't be nearly as effective.
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You'll hv to ctc the company. I purchased (2) the first one wud not fit my weapon, it did fit a small .25 cal that I had. I then ordered another one for my .32Cal Barettathis 2nd one fit. I hv never handled a s/w .380. The web site shud list the holsters & list the types of guns that will fit each of them. That's why I had to buy (2). Nice holster leather, outside & inside with heavy duty magnets to hold the flap shut, very good quality. C. Mozingo
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i do not know, most likely not,in order to instaall on lcp a pin is removed,than a spring retainer block is removed, the grip has a new block built in, then you install the hogue and put the old pin back in, its actually a piece of cake. i used a small wood doll to drive the pin out without a scratch. i bet hogue makes a handall for a lc9.found a trick.....the tighter i grip the tiny gun, the harder it kicks, and the farther i miss by.i also found that winchester kicks harder then remington.9 i would buy the hogue again,in a minute)good luck.
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They're pretty precise fits for each caliber...and I have several. I'm sure you could you can use the same "Snakes" for 9mm/38Sp; 45ACP/45Colt/460S&W; 40S&W;/10mm; etc. Good product...and quick.
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Hello, The RockChucker Supreme kit won't handle a .50 caliber BMG, but I think it will handle a .50 cal Beowulf. I don't know this for certain as I have never tried it myself, but based on some of the research I have done, the Beowulf cartridge "looks" like it will fit. As Glen suggested, I would check with RCBS directly to get a definite answer.
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I put 2 drops of case lube in a large Tupperware bowel. I add 150-200 9mm case's and mix by hand until they feel even. Less oil is better than too much. As for a .308 round. Isn't that a rifle round? Might be a bit tall. Not sure. .380 dies will work.
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The .380 cartridge is considerably shorter than a regular .38 Special, so you can't get a proper crimp, but I've never tried it.
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I looked at the select pull down for bore sizes, looks to me as if they use kind of a one size fits all for the big bore stuff.. Part No. 24019 .416 _ .460 should work in a .45 cal.
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To Alain Schaeffer, the only difference in the kits is the size of the bore brushes. You'll get a 9mm sized brush if you order that kit, which will also work fine for .40 cal and a couple of others, but all you need to do to make it a kit for any handgun caliber is buy the corresponding bore brush and they're dirt cheap. The rods are the same size for each caliber.
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I can't give a definitive answer to this question but I recently read on the S&W; forums that there was no difference in the kit for the 9/40/357 and the kit for the 45. Your best bet would be to check with Apex directly.
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I've pulled 5.56 and .38 Special with just a few whacks. Just use correct size insert (several sizes included) and whack away.
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The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs about half the price of the complete feeder kit. I have several fingers for my 9mm feeder and Loadmaster press, and it works well. The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs... » Read More The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs about half the price of the complete feeder kit. I have several fingers for my 9mm feeder and Loadmaster press, and it works well. « Show Less
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I can't give a definitive answer to this question but I recently read on the S&W forums that there was no difference in the kit for the 9/40/357 and the kit for the 45. Your best bet would be to check with Apex directly.
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I would email the company , but I have used it with a 9mm, 40, 45, 380, and 35...works great....
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I would recommend the big shebang. It seems the regular is only meant for the compact 380s.
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Well, Brad, you'll need dies (any of the major brands are good), but spend the extra $ and get carbide or tungsten dies. Then you won't have pre-lube your cartridge casings....which is messy and slow. For the Hornady Lock n Load, you need shell holders and shell plates - buy those from Hornady. Geez, Brad, after that just get yourself some reasonably clean brass cartridge cases (you'll soon find yourself scrounging em at your local range...!), some primers (I always use magnum primers .. Use can just use regular small pistol primers...but I like a big fat spark !) Then get yourself some powder (you gotta start somewhere...Bullseye is fine.), and pick up your favorite bullets. TWO MOST IMPORTANT tips I can give you are : 1. Buy a major-brand component manufacturer's reloading manual. (You'll end up with several : ) ! Lee has good ones and Hornady gives you a DVD with purchase of Lock n Load press...very well produced! 2. GO REAL SLOW for your first few loading sessions! No distractions and focus on what you're doing. Speed will come later. Loading your own is very safe and you'll get measurably better accuracy. But pay attention, Brad! We don't want to lose a fellow gunner to a reloading mishap! Finally, take some time to hang out at you local reloader's supply store. You'll find lots of folk will be eager to share their favorite loads with you. And the store employees might as well start getting used to you bein around! Keep yer powder dry, Brad. Lemme know if you've got more questions. Best, John All the major die makers will include a powder spoon...which I don't care for ... I want a good quality scale...It's comforting when you're weighing out buffalo loads!
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K.B. you know i can not give you an honest answer to your question because i have never used the snake before,i would say that if you really wanted a real clean bore i don't see why or what it would hurt to use both of them together to clean your gun bore real good this is just my opinion,thanks for the question.