Carlos Murphy # 873 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Where is a good place to buy black powder .45 colt ammo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Buffalo Arms sells it, I cannot make a recommendation as I only shoot black powder ammo that I load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Murphy # 873 Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Agreed Marshal, I usta load smokeless with my Lee Press for my .45's, I'll think on it, thanks. Carlos Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knarley Bob Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Murphy # 873 Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 1/2 way? I spect the saw bones ta tell me tomorrow I need a pace maker......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Ben VanDorn Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isom Dart, SASS#8096 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isom Dart, SASS#8096 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Murphy # 873 Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Thax for all the info guys, very helpful. Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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