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    #1

    .45 Colt ammo rant

    I received a .45 colt lever action from my grandfather recently. I have never paid attention to .45 colt ammo prices or availability. Went into academy the other day and picked up a box of Blazer 200 gr JHP 50rd, it's all they had. The box rang up for $53!!! I said no thank you! I was expecting $30-40.

    Questions:
    I'm guessing the ammo shortage/rush has had an effect on it?
    Is it becoming more rare/unused like .410?
    Anybody seen cheaper prices in northern San Antonio?

    Thoughts?
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    #2
    Look at reloading and maybe casting your own bullets. After your initial investment you can shoot for pennies.

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      #3
      That is about the going price. Not sure if it was the ammo shortage scare or all of the 45/410 combo revolvers that caused the price to rise. Maybe a little of both. At that price it didn't take me long to start reloading.

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        #4
        Make sure to give the Hornady lever action specific bullets a look. They are wicked in my pistol!

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          #5
          The prices for 45 colt ammo have been going up for a while. I know some of it is due to the popularity of cowboy action shooting. A lot of people shoot 45's but are starting to drop down to 38/357 due to lower priced ammo.

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            #6
            I load for a 45lc lever action carbine and a big revolver. So far, I've purchased two boxes of ammo and have loaded everything else. I've been able to find really expensive ammo and weak cowboy action loads. I can load full strength ammo and still afford to plink with it.

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              #7
              Make a new friend kinda close to you (maybe one of these guys) and see if you can reload at their place...

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                #8
                If you were closer I could load ya some for way cheaper than that. I have dies and everything.


                Ike

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                  #9
                  Buy whatever you can get... It's gonna get worse before it gets better

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                    #10
                    Time to reload! Stock up on components and enjoy that rifle

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                      #11
                      Here you go
                      Hornady LEVERevolution .45 Long Colt 225 Gr. FTX- Box of 20
                      http://www.selwayarmory.com/hornadyleverevolution45longcolt225grflextip-boxof20.aspx
                      Ever since its introduction in 2006, LEVERevolution ammunition has brought grandpa's lever action rifle out of retirement and turned it into a firearm everyone is shooting. Featuring a soft polymer flex tip, it's tough enough to stand up to a jacketed bullet, but soft enough so it won't dent the primer of the round in front of it or cause accidental firing in a lever gun. This new technology makes LEVERevolution cartridges safe in tubular magazines. LEVERevolution ammunition features up to 40% more energy than traditional flat point loads and travels up to 250 fps faster. Feed your lever gun with a box today! This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases. Technical Information: Caliber: 45 Colt (Long Colt) Bullet Weight: 225 Grains Bullet Style: Flex Tip eXpanding Case Type: Brass Ballistics Information: Muzzle Velocity: 950 fps Muzzle Energy: 460 ft. lbs.

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                        #12
                        Great load!

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                          #13
                          Sounds like I'm going to have to pull my Uncle's arm for one of his reloaders. Thanks for the replies.

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