Black powder

[Carlos Murphy # 873]

Where is a good place to buy black powder .45 colt ammo?

[Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971]

Buffalo Arms sells it,  I cannot make a recommendation as I only shoot black powder ammo that I load.

[Marshal Hangtree]

It's way cheaper, and way more fun to roll your own, Carlos.  I just started reloading with a single stage Lee press.  Yes, it's slower than a turret or progressive loader, but I'm enjoying the process more using a single stage.  Find a mentor locally and take the leap.  You won't regret it.

[Carlos Murphy # 873]

Agreed Marshal, I usta load smokeless with my Lee Press for my .45's, I'll think on it, thanks.

 

Carlos Murphy

 

[Knarley Bob]

3 hours ago, Carlos Murphy # 873 said:

Agreed Marshal, I usta load smokeless with my Lee Press for my .45's, I'll think on it, thanks.

 

Carlos Murphy

 

Well, there ya go! You are more than 1/2 way to heaven!!!

[Carlos Murphy # 873]

1/2 way? I spect the saw bones ta tell me tomorrow I need a pace maker.........

[Wild Ben VanDorn]

Plus one to making your own (though I have used Buffalo Arms when I'm short on time).  They shoot just fine. 

 

If you want to re-load, here's something that works for me (and saves some time and money).  I load regular .454 bullets (not BP lube) due to financial and time limitations.  A greased wad (cardboard or felt) separating your powder from projectile will serve to help keep the barrel lubed and reduce fouling.  I do typically run a swab down the barrel in between stages to give it a little extra softness.  Go home at end of the day, and give them a good cleaning.  No problems.  Interesting side note: I pulled a ball from a Buffalo Arms to examine their contents, and it appeared to be the same Meister smokeless lubed bullets I had.  Don't know if that's what they normally use or not, but that's what was in this one shell.  

 

When I have more discretionary resources, I may branch out to BP lubed bullets.  Heck, I may even cast and lube my own someday!

 

 

Keep your powder dry,

 

Wild Ben

[Isom Dart, SASS#8096]

Well Carlos, if you do start to roll your own . Try www.whyteleatherworks.com for the best big lube, SPG lubed ,no wad needed bullets around ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IMHO ! They'll keep ya' shootin' all day.

Isom

[John Henry Quick]

1 hour ago, Isom Dart, SASS#8096 said:

Well Carlos, if you do start to roll your own . Try www.whyteleatherworks.com for the best big lube, SPG lubed ,no wad needed bullets around ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IMHO ! They'll keep ya' shootin' all day.

Isom

 

^^^^^^^^^^^

What he said.

 

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

PLUS ONE TO Isom AND J H Quick.  Bestest guy around for Big Lube cast, sized and lubed bullets.

 

I don't personally think there is a "good" place to buy loaded BP ammunition.  The Bad part is "good place to buy."  Good ammunition, certainly .... place to buy .... gonna be some expensive.  Need to roll yer own betcha.

[Isom Dart, SASS#8096]

Carlos,

One more thing. You'll get the lowdown on loading .45's from the guys here. Things that will help you out, such as, annealing case necks, using 44-40 cases, etc. I don't shoot .45, only the squint-neck cartridges. 44-40, 38-40 and 32-20. Have fun.

Isom

[Carlos Murphy # 873]

Thax for all the info guys, very helpful.

 

Carlos

[John Boy]

https://www.buffaloarms.com/45-colt-250-grain-rnfp-black-powder-ammo-box-of-50-amogx45lc

Retail

36.09 - box of 50

72.18 - 2 boxes 50 - for one match, 5 stages

866.16 - 12 matches

 

Reloads

21.10 - box of 50 reloads

20.60 - 2 boxes 50 - for one match, 5 stages (2nd box, cases free)

247.50 - 12 matches

[Texas Lizard]

On 10/21/2018 at 3:23 PM, Carlos Murphy # 873 said:

1/2 way? I spect the saw bones ta tell me tomorrow I need a pace maker.........

Get one with a battery...

 

Texas Lizard