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Black powder is also extremely corrosive. BP is about 10% sulfur. When the powder ignites, you have an extremely hot mixture of sulfuric acid pushing the bullet. It sounds like the Italian clones...

Thank you, gentlemen.

I hope somebody buys the business or supplies another brand to fill the void. A commercial product will be easier than making homegrown; however, I will print the info below....just in case.
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I have three boxes of vintage 45-60 ammo. One Winchester and two Remington UMC. I am thinking about selling a box of the Rem UMC ammo to fund the restoration of a vintage Winchester rifle. Any...

Very cool find. Where is the closest location of an obsidian source? The ancient peoples sometimes traded over long distances.

I slugged the old smoke wagon tonight. The bore is 0.4570". Now waiting for my reloading gear to arrive and to find some brass.

Thanks, everybody for the advice.

Thank you, toot.

That is exactly why I embarked on this journey. For over 60 years, this classic old Winchester has been a wall hanger/safe queen. It deserves better.

It will be extremely satisying to bring the...

Thanks, Tarheel.

BTW - I am located near Wilmington.

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RCBS calls this die set “Legacy”. I would prefer separate setting and crimping does, but this set will work for now.

Thank you, everybody. Your advice is greatly appreciated. I’m sure it will save me a lot longer of grief as I come up the learning curve.

Thanks, beshears. I will make sure to clean the brass soon after firing. What makes a good wadding material?

Hello all.

I have been reloading modern cartridges for a while, but I am about to step into the world of black powder reloading. I have an original (1883) Winchester model 1876 in .45-60. It is in...