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SEshooter · January 31, 2000, 10:55 PM

Bob, I just loaded some for my Ruger tonight. You are right, the factory stuff is expensive! The break down came out to $0.52per round with new brass. Once you aquire the brass the cost drops to $0.22 per round. With new brass its still almost a 50% savings! This was figured with hard cast bullets and a mild load of powder (40ish grains) for grenaral shooting. Shopping around and the cost can be less. A game load will not be much more, maybe .10 more per round with jacketed bullets. Good luck and enjoy your 45/70. There great fun to shoot!

January 31, 2000, 10:55 PM	#4
SEshooter Junior Member Join Date: November 5, 1999 Posts: 11	Bob, I just loaded some for my Ruger tonight. You are right, the factory stuff is expensive! The break down came out to $0.52per round with new brass. Once you aquire the brass the cost drops to $0.22 per round. With new brass its still almost a 50% savings! This was figured with hard cast bullets and a mild load of powder (40ish grains) for grenaral shooting. Shopping around and the cost can be less. A game load will not be much more, maybe .10 more per round with jacketed bullets. Good luck and enjoy your 45/70. There great fun to shoot!