The Verdigris Kid Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 I've got a possible lead on a Uberti "Crossfire" rifle in 45-60. Anyone have any leads on loaded ammo or will I be stuck having to modify 45-70 cases and load my own?
Whitewater Dave Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 No I have 4065 Winchester they can’t be modified to fit the 4560 but it takes a lot of work best of luck sorry I can’t help.
Three Foot Johnson Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Even when available, loaded ammo will run you $2.50 to $3.00 per round, plus shipping, and may very well be cut down .45-70 anyway. I had one about 15 years ago, sold it, and bought a .45-75 instead. All my brass was cut down .45-70, and went with the rifle when it sold.
J.D. Daily Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Grafs has unprimed 45-60W brass. https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3945?
Trailrider #896 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 The original M1876 rifles in .45-60 had a slightly thinner rim, and sometimes required the rims of .45-70 brass to be thinned from the front of the rim. The one I had, had enough headspace that I didn't have to do that. I don't know what the modern repros are doing. Best of luck! Stay well and safe!
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3945? Thats $2.10/round. 100 rounds is $210! yikes 100 rounds of Starline 45-70 brass is $50. I just tried to find dies, out of stock or discontinued. Research is your friend. Bullets and primers are about the only thing reasonable for this caliber.
Desert Pete SASS #42168 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Buffalo Arms is one possibility for these old cartridges.
Grass Range Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Both of my 45-60s use modern ammo which you can find with a little effort. Cutting down a different calibre is not the answer. I like to look at the head of a cartridge and see what it is.
Woody Shootem, SASS # 24816 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 I have a Uberti 1876 in .45-60. For brass, I cut down .45-70 cases (they work perfectly). For dies, I use a set of .45-70 dies that I modified (I shortened the bullet seating die with a cut-off wheel). I cast my own bullets with a Lyman mold that throws a 293 grain bullet. Pretty reasonably priced shootin' if you do it the way I did.
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Jamison used to have 45-60 Brass . I don't know is they still make them. I have both Jamison Brass and cut down 45-70. Both both well . Don't know how much Brass you are talking about. If you are talking 50 or so, send them to me. i will cut them down for you . No Charge . The 45-60 is a wonderful cartridge . I have shot them out to 200 yds 15 grs. Trail Boss 200 grs Bullet . I have booth Original made in 1882 .And a Uberdi, Both are wonderful Rifles .
Silver Rings SASS # 27466 Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 Take a look at the cascity forum they have a section just for 1876 Win. I have a Chaparral 1876 rifle, brass, dies and bullets that I would be willing to sell. PM me if you are interested. Package deal only. Silver Rings
Hoss Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 I have a Uberti 76 45-60. I initially trimmed 45 70 brass using a mini chop saw from harbor freight. Found a 3D printed jig. Easy-peasy to cut down. I later found 45-60 brass at Grafs. It’s fairly expensive, 2.20 each. I can’t tell the difference in my rifle. Now I use the 45-70 cut down for BP and the 45-60 for smokeless. my pet load is 12.0 Unique and a 305grn Bear Creek Bullet. Accurate out to 300 yds.
T.K. Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 Just bought a set of .45-60 dies (rcbs) from Midway @$50.
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