Best place for 45-70 brass ? Other question on powder?

[Rick B]

Just wondering best places for supplies. A friend reloads 45-70 and I want to pick up at least 100 casings maybe some other supplies for it. What black powders should be used although I am sure he has that right I still would like to know. Thanks,,Rick B

[older than dirt]

Bass Pro Shops sell 45-70 brass. Check them out on line.

[JBinIll]

Whoever has it in stock-

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Catego...0?PageSize=100

http://www.buffaloarms.com/products.aspx?CAT=4427

[musculus]

ANY 2F, 3F, "Cartridge" powder made by Goex, Elefant, Swiss, KIK are all fine. If you don't know what you are doing, http://users.isp.com/aconitum/BPCR%20ReLoading.html this is a pretty good primer.

I haven't loaded up any BP loads for a few years, but had fine results with 500 grain RN bullets sized .458 and .459 with typical (soft) BP lubes (SPG, Lyman BP, etc.). Otherwise and mostly, I just use moderate smokeless loads.

[Mark Daiute]

I can say from personal as well as anecdotal evidence that Elephant Brand Powder, if it still exists is significantly less powerful than Goex, Schuetzen or Swiss powders.

[Rick B]

Thank you for all the help. Rick B

[QCI Springfield]

Goex CTG. is great if you can find it. Avoid Remington brass. Winchester, Federal, and Starline are great.

[JBinIll]

Goex CTG. is great if you can find it. Avoid Remington brass. Winchester, Federal, and Starline are great.

As far as I know Goex discontinued the cartridge powder.

[QCI Springfield]

Crumbs, I better conserve my last can! :O

[jon_norstog]

I think 45-70 brass has gotten a lot better since I was a kid. The case head has a lot more metal in it, no matter what brand. Maybe that's part of the reason you gotta work at getting 70 gr. of BP into a load. I see 45-70 in bulk at most gun shops and sporting goods stores that handle reloading stuff. Like Snake River/ACE in Pokatello or Black Sheep in Lewiston or Coeur d'Alene.

jn