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I know this is an old thread, and may not even be relevant anymore, but being that I came across in searching for loads myself I thought I'd add to it.
There is some data out there, but not much. If he's got an original then I highly recommend staying away from smokeless powder and sticking with black powder.
Dies can be had from Lee and others. I use Lee.
Brass can be had from Midway and Buffalo Arms.
I currently use a NOE 350 grain 5 cavity mould and cast them in 20-1 lead tin alloy.
If he's got a newer reproduction then it's rated for smokeless ammo. You can order loaded ammo but it's on the order of 5$ a round. Lots cheaper to reload.
Unfortunately it doesn't look like any of the reloading companies is going to pressure test loads anytime soon, so start low and work your way up aiming for black powder velocities. So far the powders I've tried are Varget, 4198, and 5744, no fast burning powder for this rifle.
There is a forum or on CAS City forums dealing specifically with the 1876 rifle and all it's calibers, including 45-75WCF.
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