Conversion cylinder ammo

zcar75 · March 16, 2010, 08:22 AM

Hi all, I just bought a R&D conversion clyinder 45 long colt for my 1858 Remmi, I find that all the retailers are on back order for this ammo. What other loads will this cylinder tolerate besides cowboy; can I use factor smokless loads, if so what kind? Hey, thanks for your help. Safety is a big concern for me.

ClemBert · March 16, 2010, 08:39 AM

This is exactly the reason why I started reloading. Even if you were willing to pay $1 per cartridge you still couldn't find 45 Colt on the shelves. Now I reload my own BP cartridges for less than $0.25 per round and I have it whenever I want it. My smokeless rounds are less than $0.20 each. My conversion cylinder has never seen factory ammo.

Sorry, I don't have the answer for you but just food for thought on possible future alternatives for ya.

noelf2 · March 16, 2010, 10:48 AM

The only factory smokeless loads you can use are "cowboy action" smokeless loads. R&D even norrows that down to only a few brands. I took up reloading a few years ago for cost savings, but have now expanded way beyond just 45LC. I reload 45LC cowboy ammo with BP and smokeless.

madcratebuilder · March 16, 2010, 11:23 AM

I would contact the manufacturer of the conversion cylinder you are using and adhere strictly to their advise.

There are consequences that are undesirable.

zcar75 · March 16, 2010, 11:49 AM

thanks....the photo says it all....I think I will stick with cowboy loads.

herb · March 16, 2010, 04:43 PM

WOW!!! Bet that cylinder was fed 45LC+ (high pressure loads). Very similar to 44 mag performance. Makes you believe in instructions!

March 16, 2010, 08:22 AM	#1
zcar75 Member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Posts: 25	Conversion cylinder ammo Hi all, I just bought a R&D conversion clyinder 45 long colt for my 1858 Remmi, I find that all the retailers are on back order for this ammo. What other loads will this cylinder tolerate besides cowboy; can I use factor smokless loads, if so what kind? Hey, thanks for your help. Safety is a big concern for me.

March 16, 2010, 10:48 AM	#3
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	The only factory smokeless loads you can use are "cowboy action" smokeless loads. R&D even norrows that down to only a few brands. I took up reloading a few years ago for cost savings, but have now expanded way beyond just 45LC. I reload 45LC cowboy ammo with BP and smokeless. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

March 16, 2010, 08:39 AM	#2
ClemBert Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	This is exactly the reason why I started reloading. Even if you were willing to pay $1 per cartridge you still couldn't find 45 Colt on the shelves. Now I reload my own BP cartridges for less than $0.25 per round and I have it whenever I want it. My smokeless rounds are less than $0.20 each. My conversion cylinder has never seen factory ammo. Sorry, I don't have the answer for you but just food for thought on possible future alternatives for ya.

March 16, 2010, 11:23 AM	#4
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	I would contact the manufacturer of the conversion cylinder you are using and adhere strictly to their advise. There are consequences that are undesirable.

March 16, 2010, 11:49 AM	#5
zcar75 Member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Posts: 25	thanks....the photo says it all....I think I will stick with cowboy loads.

March 16, 2010, 04:43 PM	#6
herb Member Join Date: February 6, 2010 Posts: 56	WOW!!! Bet that cylinder was fed 45LC+ (high pressure loads). Very similar to 44 mag performance. Makes you believe in instructions!