I need some round nose .45's

Dwight55 · March 15, 2011, 04:40 PM

Hey, guys, . . . I have a little leather shop in my living room and reloading room, . . . and I just cranked out a couple of "cowboy" rigs.

I want to take them to some local gun shows, . . . but I also want to have cartridges in the belt loops.

If anyone on here makes a really clean, round nose, lead bullet similar to those used 125 or so years ago, . . . I'd love to hear from you, . . . as I would like to buy some from you for my holsters.

Thanks, may God bless,
Dwight

**Unclenick** · March 15, 2011, 05:54 PM

You could make up some dummies with nickel plated cases, and buy some Berry's copper-plated bullets, then rub them with Cool-Amp silver plating powder to get the Lone Ranger effect. They'd look good, though you'll be out $40 for a small container of the powder and you'll probably need to varnish them to keep their appearance. Might be worth it.

For original looking bullets, though, you probably want brass cases and swaged lead bullets rather than cast ones. Like the Hornady round nose 230 grain bullet for .45's, 5th down, here. The swaged lead will have more original dark appearance and no flashing line from a mold.

Ozzieman · March 15, 2011, 06:44 PM

Call the owner of Penn Bullets he will help you. Just pick out the round you like and ask for samples. The charge will be low.
Tell him what you’re using them for. If you just making dummy rounds ask that they not be sized or lubed. They look better.
Give them a call.

http://www.pennbullets.com/45/45-caliber.html

Dwight55 · March 16, 2011, 07:55 AM

Thanks, guys, . . . one of these for sure should be a winner.

I've got cases on order, . . . will post pics whenever I get the things all done.

May God bless,
Dwight

March 15, 2011, 04:40 PM	#1
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	I need some round nose .45's Hey, guys, . . . I have a little leather shop in my living room and reloading room, . . . and I just cranked out a couple of "cowboy" rigs. I want to take them to some local gun shows, . . . but I also want to have cartridges in the belt loops. If anyone on here makes a really clean, round nose, lead bullet similar to those used 125 or so years ago, . . . I'd love to hear from you, . . . as I would like to buy some from you for my holsters. Thanks, may God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!

March 15, 2011, 05:54 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	You could make up some dummies with nickel plated cases, and buy some Berry's copper-plated bullets, then rub them with Cool-Amp silver plating powder to get the Lone Ranger effect. They'd look good, though you'll be out $40 for a small container of the powder and you'll probably need to varnish them to keep their appearance. Might be worth it. For original looking bullets, though, you probably want brass cases and swaged lead bullets rather than cast ones. Like the Hornady round nose 230 grain bullet for .45's, 5th down, here. The swaged lead will have more original dark appearance and no flashing line from a mold. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

March 16, 2011, 07:55 AM	#4
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	Thanks, guys, . . . one of these for sure should be a winner. I've got cases on order, . . . will post pics whenever I get the things all done. May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!

March 15, 2011, 06:44 PM	#3
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Call the owner of Penn Bullets he will help you. Just pick out the round you like and ask for samples. The charge will be low. Tell him what you’re using them for. If you just making dummy rounds ask that they not be sized or lubed. They look better. Give them a call. http://www.pennbullets.com/45/45-caliber.html