I have been reloading for 30 years. Recently as noted in another post I got myself an 1874 and an 1885 45-70.
I really want to explore BP loading. But seems reading on here is sensory overload. I am not interested in competition. I'm most interested in composing a BP cartridge together from one of my bullets and taking a deer or bear. I want this to be an economical as possible.
I have brass that is annealed and fire formed Starline. I have large rifle magnum primers. I need to get black powder. What type? Goex and Pyrodex is available locally. I have Lee .457 340 gr RFN bullets.
What's the best way to measure? I have a Pact scale. Do I need something different?
Lube??? Currently I have been powdercoating all my 45-70 with great success. I need to lube these. How? I do not have a lubrasizer.
Sorry for the 20 questions. Just trying to find out what additional things I need to purchase. Looking for a BPCR starter kit.