Back in the 70's ,I cast 54 Cal Sharps Conicals for my Percussion Carbine & Mil. Rifle
I hand loaded( literally) 50 cal. Bell Brass for my Spencer ( all I had was Lee hand held capper )
up till now, I shyed away and reisisted the temptation to load for WAS...BUT yesterday
I got sticker shock..
My friendly Gun Shop now charges and may be getting $49.50 for box of Black Hills , 45Colt or 44 Spec or Colt
He had no 44/40 and said he was sold out, and it was backordered.
Ultra max the same deal.
$49.50 ee yow wwwwwwwwwww with tax that's over a $1.00 a round
He would cut me a deal @ $39.95 if I bought the older stock before his cost rose
The point: I'm running low on ammo ( maybe enough for 2-3 more shoots )
Guess it may be time for me to reload.
What do I need ? Tumbler ? single stage loader, die's, hand primer set w/ punch ?
Can you guys help with a shopping list and the best combo & one stop shopping source ? please
Plan to load 38 spcl. 44 Colt & spcl and 45 Colt... no sub's just BP & maybe smokeless from time to time ..