45-70 Reloading

[BillyGoatCrawler]

Winchester 45-70 brass (100): $74.40
Barnes 300gr FNSP (100): $86.68
IMR3031 (1 pound): $24.25
total: $185.33

I have primers for large rifles.

Federal Power-Shok 300gr JSP (20): $32.00 x5= $160

Maybe it is cheaper buying the ammo.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/930537/speer-bullets-45-caliber-458-diameter-300-grain-hollow-point-box-of-50

[micro911]

You’re comparing leadfree to lead ammo. There is always a big price jump between those.

I get starline brass for about 0.45 each
Hardcast 405gr for 0.27
Primers(CCI) 0.035
Powder(1lb @ $28 and 44 grain charge) 0.18
$0.94/rd first shot.
$0.49/rd second loading.

Here’s JSPs for cheap.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/93...oint-box-of-50

I've got the price of reloading supplies for the Powder Valley where I usually buy my other reloading supplies.

[BillyGoatCrawler]

I've got the price of reloading supplies for the Powder Valley where I usually buy my other reloading supplies.

[BisDak]

Another way to save is to use pistol powders. I use Unique for a fun day at the range. Less recoil too.

[micro911]

I just ended up ordering 10 boxes (200 rounds) of Federal Power-Shok 45-70 Government Ammo 300 Grain Speer Hot-Cor Soft Point. Will see how they perform. I heard good things about that round.

[Bisley]

I just ended up ordering 10 boxes (200 rounds) of Federal Power-Shok 45-70 Government Ammo 300 Grain Speer Hot-Cor Soft Point. Will see how they perform. I heard good things about that round.

Yeah, but by ordering factory ammo you cant shoot cool stuff like this. I was hoping to try them out this weekend, but rain is not my friend.


215gr KAK Industries brass bullets in the .45-70 (Marlin 1895 CB, 26" octagon barrel) and .458 SOCOM (new build yet to be fired). I only hope it's enough for rabbits and coyotes...........

[micro911]

Yeah, but by ordering factory ammo you cant shoot cool stuff like this. I was hoping to try them out this weekend, but rain is not my friend.


215gr KAK Industries brass bullets in the .45-70 (Marlin 1895 CB, 26" octagon barrel) and .458 SOCOM (new build yet to be fired). I only hope it's enough for rabbits and coyotes...........

That may be a good Zombie round.

[RiskyBusiness]

Im getting:
Powder coat Cast 420gr - 0.06
Primers (S&B) LR - 0.015
Powder IMR3031 - 0.10
Powder Unique - 0.03
Starline Brass - 0.33 can get +15 uses = 0.03

Shooting these for under $0.20

[BillyGoatCrawler]

Im getting:
Powder coat Cast 420gr - 0.06
Primers (S&B) LR - 0.015
Powder IMR3031 - 0.10
Powder Unique - 0.03
Starline Brass - 0.33 can get +15 uses = 0.03

Shooting these for under $0.20

Yeah. I cast too and it’s way cheaper. Was just posting a “common man” reload.

Where are you getting 45-70 star line for 0.33? Link?

[micro911]

Im getting:
Powder coat Cast 420gr - 0.06
Primers (S&B) LR - 0.015
Powder IMR3031 - 0.10
Powder Unique - 0.03
Starline Brass - 0.33 can get +15 uses = 0.03

Shooting these for under $0.20

I wanted to use 300 grain JSP rounds with some punch. I paid $289 for 200 rounds with free shipping, so I guess it is okay, because I will not be shooting too much anyways.

[anyracoon]

Just got a .458" 385 Grn. RN Lyman 1-Cav. Mould #457124.
Should be fun.

[Tom-ADC]

I have a few different Lyman .458 molds when I shot blackpowder I pan lube and shoot as cast.
I have a Lee .457 sizer when I shoot smokeless it’s almost to small to allow for a good crimp.

[Tom-ADC]

[RiskyBusiness]

Used to get them at Cabelas before the takeover from BassPro. Prices there just aren't the same anymore since 2017.

[micro911]

I don't think I will be benefitted enough by reloading for this rifle when I don't shoot as much as other firearms.