Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Looking for sources as I have looked around and everyone seems to be out. I just purchased an original 1876 and the seller was kind enough to ship me some 45-70 shells, bullets and I bought his Lee die set for 45-60 reloading. I know I can trim the 45-70 shells to size but I would like to have actual marked shells. So if you know of a source I would love to get some or buy fully loaded, black powder cartridges. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 FYI real .45-60 rims are thinner than .45-70. On my original 76 in .45-60 it would not close on cut down .45-70 brass or was hard to close. If your 76 is loose or you have minimum spec .45-70 it may be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Let me look tomorrow. I may have what you need. laramie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: FYI real .45-60 rims are thinner than .45-70. On my original 76 in .45-60 it would not close on cut down .45-70 brass or was hard to close. If your 76 is loose or you have minimum spec .45-70 it may be OK. This is what I experienced. My 45-60 is a Chaparral, quite possibly the only functioning one on the planet, and is loose so it works fine with the cut down version and correct head stamp 45-60. My reloads the same in both brass. No problems so far but it only gets shot once or twice a year. My buddy has an original in pristine condition but the action lacked quite a bit of closing correctly with my reloads (cut downs) and would only run correct head stamp 45-60 brass. Tolerances and stack up being what they are my guess is that some originals will work with either some won't. YMMV Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I have an Original 76, in 45-60 . And a Uberti 76 in 45-60 . Both of them work with cut down 45-70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 Thank you all for your posts. I signed on to a bunch of sites that have the cartridge but are out of stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Laramie said: Let me look tomorrow. I may have what you need. laramie Look forward to hearing back, but no rush as I am in no hurry to shoot it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Pete SASS #42168 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Try Buffalo Arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uriah, SASS # 53822 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Remington are much more uniform on their rim. .065, as I recall. Winchester are thinner case walls, good for trimmed the brass. Rim thickness can be .065-.073, on the same case (opposite sides). Uriah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Look here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Sent you a PM --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Desert Pete SASS #42168 said: Try Buffalo Arms. They are out and I have setup a notification when they get some in or made. Thanks. 1 hour ago, Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 said: Sent you a PM --Dawg Got it and responded to you, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Hey, Mr. Fingers. I have 22 Winchester 45-60 once-fired. If you want them, how’s $20 plus shipping sound? Laramie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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