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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #100 on: July 16, 2020, 10:07:07 AM »
Buffalo Arms is listing reformed and trimmed Starline .50-90 brass now for .45-75.  Has anyone tried it?  Inquiring minds want to know.  I would like to know how it works in original rifles. 
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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #101 on: March 17, 2022, 12:28:34 PM »
I recently bought the Uberti 1876, and due to my own stupidity, didn't realize it was .45-75 and not .45-70.  That's turning out to be an expensive mistake.  I've been researched what brass can be reformed to make the loads.  Now I'm finding that no one is selling dies.  I tried reaching out to Uberti, only to find that they have ceased to offer the rifle in that caliber.  So now I'm stuck with an expensive and useless wall ornament. 

I did see one company offering brass made from 500 Alaskan, but they're asking $4.00 per case, and they're out of stock. 

Anybody wanna buy a brand new 1876 Uberti?  It's out of production now, so does that make it "rare"?   ::)

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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #102 on: March 17, 2022, 12:48:51 PM »
 Hey Moon, go up to classifieds, there is a 1886? 45-75 loading tool for sale. I use a 1884 loading tool for my 40-60 win. they work great.

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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #103 on: March 17, 2022, 05:41:55 PM »
I'd give Buffalo Arms a call (208-263-6953) to discuss the issue. He could at least give you an idea about availability of reformed brass and dies.  Don't give up on the .45-75. It's a great cartridge.
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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #104 on: March 18, 2022, 01:39:02 PM »
I recently bought the Uberti 1876, and due to my own stupidity, didn't realize it was .45-75 and not .45-70.  That's turning out to be an expensive mistake.  I've been researched what brass can be reformed to make the loads.  Now I'm finding that no one is selling dies.  I tried reaching out to Uberti, only to find that they have ceased to offer the rifle in that caliber.  So now I'm stuck with an expensive and useless wall ornament. 

I did see one company offering brass made from 500 Alaskan, but they're asking $4.00 per case, and they're out of stock. 

Anybody wanna buy a brand new 1876 Uberti?  It's out of production now, so does that make it "rare"?   ::)

Out of production entirely? and no not rare at all. They always make those in runs and someday when supply and demand is back in order I'm sure you can get one through Cimarron or Taylors.

I'm sure you could sell it.
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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #105 on: May 20, 2022, 07:16:57 PM »
I recently bought the Uberti 1876, and due to my own stupidity, didn't realize it was .45-75 and not .45-70.  That's turning out to be an expensive mistake.  I've been researched what brass can be reformed to make the loads.  Now I'm finding that no one is selling dies.  I tried reaching out to Uberti, only to find that they have ceased to offer the rifle in that caliber.  So now I'm stuck with an expensive and useless wall ornament. 

I did see one company offering brass made from 500 Alaskan, but they're asking $4.00 per case, and they're out of stock. 

Anybody wanna buy a brand new 1876 Uberti?  It's out of production now, so does that make it "rare"?   ::)

ahhh I wish there werent so much salty water between us - I could relieve you of your burden (at an appropriate discount of course )

I am out of touch with prices (and reality I guess) can you not find 348 winchester brass to convert over ? That is by far the easiest route I think - need a shell holder and a full length size die (only for the initial forming operation) ---My Dies are LEE

I am a great fan of the 45/75 - its unique profile and is the most "real" of the 4 calibres offered for the 76 - well worth the extra hassle for me . 45/60 of course is the common sense choice - but I never wanted to be common and often enough lacked sense - so ....................

once you calm down some there is a lot of info on this forum that can help to get you shooting - "she'll be right mate"

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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #106 on: September 19, 2022, 11:31:39 AM »
Has anyone tried Bertram .45-75 brass?   It seems to still be available from some sources. 
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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #107 on: April 16, 2023, 02:55:48 PM »
Last fall I bought some .45-75 cases made by Ammunition Artifacts.  See link below.

These cases were made from 32 gauge shotshells, resized, trimmed and annealed.  Expensive and I had mixed results. 

They empty case cycled well in the action of my 1887 vintage Model 1876 rifle.  I loaded them with 75 grains by volume of Goex cartridge grade powder.  I found these cases will hold a full charge of black powder and seat the bullet with no free space.   I used a Winchester large magnum primer because that's what I have.  I think large rifle would work just as well.

Bullet is from an original Winchester 1878 fourth type .45-75 mold sized to .457" and lubed with SPG.  Lyman #458192 is identical to the old Winchester mold.  It was reproduced in the early 2000's and can sometimes be found on eBay or the secondary market.

The problem is that the case walls are a wee bit too thick so after the bullet was seated, the loaded round would not chamber.  At least it would not chamber freely.  This is a problem. 

https://www.ammunitionartifacts.com/unitedstatescartridgecases/4575winchester-9wd8j
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Re: .45-75 Winchester brass
« Reply #108 on: April 16, 2023, 09:42:32 PM »
The easiest way I found to make 45-75 brass ( I tried Starline 50AK, 348 brass, and 50-90) is use starline 50Alaskan. $1.08 each. Cut to length, run thru sizer die, finish trim on brass cutting tool, load and shoot. I do batches of 50 in an hour
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