Very glad I load 45 Colt...

[fortyshooter]

WOW and that supposed to be a deal for 20 rounds! Stuff no good and doesn't expand at revolver speeds. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_inf ... sczs091123

[Vaquero]

Forty, at this point in time, I'm sure glad I took up reloading some years back.
I have dies and components for All the cf stuff I own.

Back in Feb. I was in one of the shops I visit that carries loading supplies and usually has a good selection of ammo.
He will have ammo that most people won't carry, any way I saw a box of Cowboy loads for the 45 colt, box of 50 was $72.99
Also had some cast 357 that were listed at $49.99 for a box of 50.

RP

[BigAl52]

Would you reload 9mm

[daytime dave]

Wow Forty, that's a lot.
Vaquero, I have seen the same type of prices on the .45 LC that I saw. Cowboy loads too.

[Rifletom]

Lordy, those prices are insane. Don't have a 9mm, but do have three .45 Colt, one .38spl/.357 and a .45acp. I do handload for those.
Like Randy, I have all the components I need to load whatever I have. Those factory loaded prices are nuts.

[BigAl52]

45 Colt 44 Mag 41 Mag 357 and 38 special are all no brainers to me. I see 35.00 a box all the way up to 75.00 plus a box for any of the mentioned calibers. Reloading for those is the only way to go.

[markiver54]

Fortunately, it's doesn't hurt too bad for some, (like me), who don't shoot/hunt, nearly as much as others.
Yes though, prices ARE way too high.

[fortyshooter]

Just got my box of 50 HSM Cowboy 44-40 ammo in this morning. It looks good and the price with FedEx shipping and tax $93 bucks. Well you have to start somewhere shooting a new hard to find caliber and to generate some brass which was Starline. Should be good for a few reloads and if and when Starline starts making it again I will buy some.
Now just awaiting for the local Cabelas to call letting me know the 1892 has arrived. A quick range shoot after cleaning the bore and hopefully it cycles and shoots well enough.

[Vaquero]

Well, speaking of 45 colts, I stumbled across these today.
That put a smile on my face.

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RP

[Mags]

I was able to get 100 brass cases last week. Also seeing 45 colt factory ammo actually on the shelf. Recently, various brands on sale in the $30s for 50 rounds.

[daytime dave]

Wow, thirty dollars for fifty rounds of .45 LC. I'd be all over some of it if it was around here.

[Rifletom]

Well, speaking of 45 colts, I stumbled across these today.
That put a smile on my face.

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RP

That's a fun powder in .45 Colt. Got that idea from forty. What's your load going to be?

[Vaquero]

Well, speaking of 45 colts, I stumbled across these today.
That put a smile on my face.

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RP

That's a fun powder in .45 Colt. Got that idea from forty. What's your load going to be?

I usually stay around 6.0 to 6.5grs. with the 200 to 250 gr pills.
Works well in both rifles and the 2 Rugers, that Cimarron shoots a Unique load better, but
isn't terrible with the red dot.

RP

[Vaquero]

Wow, thirty dollars for fifty rounds of .45 LC. I'd be all over some of it if it was around here.

Yes, $30 for 50 isn't bad at all.
The best price I saw in 4 stores today for 45 colt was $52.99 for 50 200gr Cowboy loads. Nope.

I paid $100 out the door for the 2 lbs. I bought today.
If I use one pound for strictly 45's and say at 6.5 grs., that's around 1,076 loads, or 0.046 cents per round.
And even if I was using .10 cent primers, which I'm not.
And cast bullets at what .15 .16 cents.
I'll just keep stuffing my own.

RP

[markiver54]

Wow, thirty dollars for fifty rounds of .45 LC. I'd be all over some of it if it was around here.

Yes, $30 for 50 isn't bad at all.
The best price I saw in 4 stores today for 45 colt was $52.99 for 50 200gr Cowboy loads. Nope.

I paid $100 out the door for the 2 lbs. I bought today.
If I use one pound for strictly 45's and say at 6.5 grs., that's around 1,076 loads, or 0.046 cents per round.
And even if I was using .10 cent primers, which I'm not.
And cast bullets at what .15 .16 cents.
I'll just keep stuffing my own.

RP

I may need to place an order. , but make it 357.

[Vaquero]

Wow, thirty dollars for fifty rounds of .45 LC. I'd be all over some of it if it was around here.

Yes, $30 for 50 isn't bad at all.
The best price I saw in 4 stores today for 45 colt was $52.99 for 50 200gr Cowboy loads. Nope.

I paid $100 out the door for the 2 lbs. I bought today.
If I use one pound for strictly 45's and say at 6.5 grs., that's around 1,076 loads, or 0.046 cents per round.
And even if I was using .10 cent primers, which I'm not.
And cast bullets at what .15 .16 cents.
I'll just keep stuffing my own.

RP

I may need to place an order. , but make it 357.

You liked, those did ya??
Looked like that darn Henry liked 'em.
That was some fine shootin, buddy.

RP

[Mags]

Yes, $30 for 50 isn't bad at all.
The best price I saw in 4 stores today for 45 colt was $52.99 for 50 200gr Cowboy loads. Nope.
...

RP

Sales prices of several brands was in $30s (plural). Lowest was $33.99, about what I was paying regular price pre-covid. The cheapest seen lately, not on sale, $43.99.
I didn't purchase any, on sale or not. Instead I bought a 100pc bag of 45 colt brass.

[markiver54]

RP
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I may need to place an order. , but make it 357.
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You liked, those did ya??
Looked like that darn Henry liked 'em.
That was some fine shootin, buddy.

RP
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Heck yeah! gonna try a few more soon. Heading back up to the cabin today.
Thanks again Randy,

[fortyshooter]

Well, speaking of 45 colts, I stumbled across these today.
That put a smile on my face.

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RP

Great score there!

[fortyshooter]

Where is this 30 bucks for 50 rounds of 45 Colt place? That is fantastic!