I just bought an Italian Colt 45 clone and will start reloading Colt 45 ammo so your video was a big help. I already reload many different pistol calibers, but none of them have the issue the Colt 45 has in that some guns have to be loaded for lower pressures (1873 clones) and others can be loaded to higher pressures (S&W Model 25-5). I have that same Lyman hand primer and its a fine tool for priming cases. I'd just recommend that anyone who uses it to make sure they wear eye and ear protection and to point the case mouth away from themselves when using it.
I'm sure this will sound silly to some, but I am wondering what kind of cost is associated with the "starter kit" for reloading the 45 Colt. Also, I'm sure there are things a beginner could make mistakes on and I would like to know how dangerous could a beginning reloader be in terms of say blowing up my Colt or worse, endangering life and limb. You seem like you really know what you're doing, and my dad isn't around anymore to ask, so any info would be greatly appreciated. I will do research but I like the "man on the street" take as well. Thanks, bud. PRO2A!! P.S. I bought the weapon with Biden's last stimulus a while back. Thanks Joe!
I started with this kit for all my reloading: amzn.to/3TOzzwE and these are the dies I use for 45 Colt: amzn.to/3z6TK0I (all links are Amazon affiliate links). Get a reloading manual, I use Lyman's 49th, here's a link to the 50th although the 51st is available: amzn.to/3MZZY8p . Most manuals have great information in the beginning that explain the process and things to watch for. Start with a low charge and work up, use recommended components (large pistol primers for 45 Colt, not large magnum pistol primers). You can also check some reloading forums, most of them are very open to new reloaders.
@@robynbanks7110 I did, I still use my Hornady single stage for my rifle loads and most of my revolver ammo. I use a Lee Turret press for bulk loading 9mm and 45 ACP.
Stick to published data from a reliable manual, in this video my data comes from Lyman's 49th edition. As for primers, large pistol primers are called for. I use CCI, Federal and S&B most, but the way things are now, whatever brand you can get is good.
Coincidentally Scott, I have been thinking of buying another revolver over the past month or so, and wondered what exactly it's like to shoot with the .45 Long Colt ammunition. I was at the Range ( Indoor ) last week, when a friend of mine was there, with his brother who happened to own ( and have with him ) a Pietta 45 Colt revolver. I did manage to have a few shots with it, and my mind's now made up. I want one. So this video is right on the mark, I'm going to enjoy watching to see you doing these re-loads. I'd like to wish you and your family all the best of Good Wishes for a Healthy, Safe, and Happy new Year, I hope 2018, is a good one for you and look forward to seeing you back here soon. Cheers, Scott!
Thanks Reg. I found a great deal on this Pietta and the reloading dies. The gun was new without the box and I love shooting it. Keep in mind that you may need to do some work on the front site, mine was shooting really low till I filed the front site down, unfortunately I went a little too far.
I just looked and saw how horrendously expensive 45 colt is. Cheapest I saw was $1.20 per round of factory ammo, which means a box of 50 would run you about $60. Nope! I’m planning on buying a Cimmaron frontier model, but I have to get it in 45 colt. A peacemaker just isn’t a true peacemaker to me if it’s not in 45 colt. I’m considering reloading after looking at those ammo prices, and although there might be a little learning curve, it actually looks kind of fun
I enjoy the time at my reloading bench. Most good reloading manuals have some great information in them aside from load data. Richard Lee's ABCs of reloading is a great place to start. Currently supplies are kind of hard to find right now but I'm sure things will shake loose before too long.
@@FatManLeather thanks. I’ll probably check that out once I get the chance. Reloading seems like an activity I might really enjoy. Who knows. Maybe I’ll load up 500 rounds of 45 colt and decide after a while that maybe there are other calibers I’d like to work with. As of now, 45 colt for the single action Army I’m looking at is my only purpose, but I could see myself really enjoying it
I couldn't say, I don't load with black powder yet. I do know you can't leave any air space, other than that I believe you can use the same lead bullets and primers as any other load. Do plenty of research and testing and be safe.
I never got to the stage of casting my own bullets. Used to buy them at a gun show and acquired quite a few of them. Doesn't Lee Precision offer to make any mold you need? Could be one way to go.
Lee will make me a mold but Lyman makes a 250 grain and 300 grain if I remember right. I do have a .456 230 grain mold I just need the right sizing die.
Is 45 colt and 45 long colt both able to work in the pietta 1858 new army with the Taylor and co conversion cylinders. New at this and not sure the total difference in 45 colt and long colt
45 Colt and 45 Long Colt are the same so they should work. Long Colt was adopted by some folks to differentiate it from 45 ACP and 45 Schofield. 45 Colt was developed in 1872 and originally used black powder.
@@FatManLeather thank you very much I'm still new to the pistol caliber thing when it comes to the older rounds. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a 357 /38 size thing where 38 will work in a 357 but not vice versa, or have a situation where there is just that slightest fraction difference and have a round swell in the cylinder or something. But I feel better now thank for your knowledge .
I got this Lee 4 die set used at a local gun shop but Midway USA or Brownells will most likely have them. Many other reloading suppliers will have them as well as other brands like RCBS, Lyman and Hornady.
I'm guessing you want to know what press I use. I'm using the Hornady Lock and Load Classic press. I prefer a single stage press for small batches, when loading larger batches I use a Lee 4 position turret press.
Mr Tolley feels like he can start his reloading video in media res. Start with some background first instead of assuming your audience already knows how to reload.
I just bought an Italian Colt 45 clone and will start reloading Colt 45 ammo so your video was a big help. I already reload many different pistol calibers, but none of them have the issue the Colt 45 has in that some guns have to be loaded for lower pressures (1873 clones) and others can be loaded to higher pressures (S&W Model 25-5).
I have that same Lyman hand primer and its a fine tool for priming cases. I'd just recommend that anyone who uses it to make sure they wear eye and ear protection and to point the case mouth away from themselves when using it.
I'm glad the videos are useful, and thanks for the words of wisdom on the hand primer.
Your voice reminds me of John Goodman, so I'm just imagining his character in Big Lebowski teaching me how to reload.
Now that's funny.
Lol same thing i thought
@@junkyardwillie8320 Me too!
Glad to see ya back. I too reload the .45 Colt and good stuff to do on these cold, wintery days.
I agree completely, Its going to warm up next week maybe even see 30 instead of all this single digit below zero stuff.
Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing part 2
Thanks, I'll have part 3 up later today.
Happy to see you back. A lot of good TH-camrs disappeared. Happy new year
Thanks, I'll be sticking with it.
I have always been a fan of the 45 LC. Been shooting reloading and casting bullets for it for a lot of years.
I know you have, I'm having issues finding lead now so I can cast more.
Dirtroad W.T.F. gets his lead from tire shops in the form of wheel weights.
I did that for quite a while but lately most of them seem to be steel or zinc that I can't use.
I'm sure this will sound silly to some, but I am wondering what kind of cost is associated with the "starter kit" for reloading the 45 Colt. Also, I'm sure there are things a beginner could make mistakes on and I would like to know how dangerous could a beginning reloader be in terms of say blowing up my Colt or worse, endangering life and limb. You seem like you really know what you're doing, and my dad isn't around anymore to ask, so any info would be greatly appreciated. I will do research but I like the "man on the street" take as well. Thanks, bud.
PRO2A!! P.S. I bought the weapon with Biden's last stimulus a while back. Thanks Joe!
I started with this kit for all my reloading: amzn.to/3TOzzwE and these are the dies I use for 45 Colt: amzn.to/3z6TK0I (all links are Amazon affiliate links). Get a reloading manual, I use Lyman's 49th, here's a link to the 50th although the 51st is available: amzn.to/3MZZY8p . Most manuals have great information in the beginning that explain the process and things to watch for. Start with a low charge and work up, use recommended components (large pistol primers for 45 Colt, not large magnum pistol primers). You can also check some reloading forums, most of them are very open to new reloaders.
$1K to start, little danger
@@robynbanks7110 I think half that, the hard part is finding materials.
@@FatManLeather true. I see you started with single stage. I got into with progressive. Powders and primer are easier to come by now.
@@robynbanks7110 I did, I still use my Hornady single stage for my rifle loads and most of my revolver ammo. I use a Lee Turret press for bulk loading 9mm and 45 ACP.
When using the hand priming tool, don’t point it towards your face because if one of those primers were to go off, you’re looking right at it
I agree, I've only had it happen once since I started reloading. I don't use this priming tool anymore, I went back to priming on the press again.
@@FatManLeather oh that’s the one thing my Pawpaw told me when I was using the primer tour was not to look at it
@@DariusN-cj9je Pawpaw gave good advice.
What primers do you use brother? (Just getting into reloading )
Stick to published data from a reliable manual, in this video my data comes from Lyman's 49th edition. As for primers, large pistol primers are called for. I use CCI, Federal and S&B most, but the way things are now, whatever brand you can get is good.
Nice therapy that reloading is I suppose as thanks for the share...Good stuff...
I find it very relaxing, part 2 is coming soon.
Coincidentally Scott, I have been thinking of buying another revolver over the past month or so, and wondered what exactly it's like to shoot with the .45 Long Colt ammunition.
I was at the Range ( Indoor ) last week, when a friend of mine was there, with his brother who happened to own ( and have with him ) a Pietta 45 Colt revolver.
I did manage to have a few shots with it, and my mind's now made up. I want one.
So this video is right on the mark, I'm going to enjoy watching to see you doing these re-loads.
I'd like to wish you and your family all the best of Good Wishes for a Healthy, Safe, and Happy new Year, I hope 2018, is a good one for you and look forward to seeing you back here soon.
Cheers, Scott!
Thanks Reg. I found a great deal on this Pietta and the reloading dies. The gun was new without the box and I love shooting it. Keep in mind that you may need to do some work on the front site, mine was shooting really low till I filed the front site down, unfortunately I went a little too far.
I'll watch for this, if I have to start filing my front sight too.
Good stuff Mr.Tolly!!
Thanks, I appreciate it.
I just looked and saw how horrendously expensive 45 colt is. Cheapest I saw was $1.20 per round of factory ammo, which means a box of 50 would run you about $60. Nope! I’m planning on buying a Cimmaron frontier model, but I have to get it in 45 colt. A peacemaker just isn’t a true peacemaker to me if it’s not in 45 colt. I’m considering reloading after looking at those ammo prices, and although there might be a little learning curve, it actually looks kind of fun
I enjoy the time at my reloading bench. Most good reloading manuals have some great information in them aside from load data. Richard Lee's ABCs of reloading is a great place to start. Currently supplies are kind of hard to find right now but I'm sure things will shake loose before too long.
@@FatManLeather thanks. I’ll probably check that out once I get the chance. Reloading seems like an activity I might really enjoy. Who knows. Maybe I’ll load up 500 rounds of 45 colt and decide after a while that maybe there are other calibers I’d like to work with. As of now, 45 colt for the single action Army I’m looking at is my only purpose, but I could see myself really enjoying it
@@junkyardwillie8320 Well, I started with 45acp when I shot USPSA. I reload 7 handgun and 7 rifle calibers now, it can become an addiction.
Good luck finding primers.
Mr. Tully? Is this really John Goodman In disguise???
I'm betting John Goodman has a better looking bank account than I do.
my God you sound Like Dan Conner!
Not the first time I've heard that, thanks.
What are the correct primer specs for a 45 lc Black Powder, cowboy load, brass shell and lead bullet?
I couldn't say, I don't load with black powder yet. I do know you can't leave any air space, other than that I believe you can use the same lead bullets and primers as any other load. Do plenty of research and testing and be safe.
Got a Ruger Vaquero in 45LC .My favorite is a 300 gr. Lead flat nose. That thing is a rush to fire.
It's getting hard to find a mold that'll cast a .454 bullet. I'm looking for a 250 grain mold or bigger, I always like a heavy bullet.
I never got to the stage of casting my own bullets. Used to buy them at a gun show and acquired quite a few of them. Doesn't Lee Precision offer to make any mold you need? Could be one way to go.
Lee will make me a mold but Lyman makes a 250 grain and 300 grain if I remember right. I do have a .456 230 grain mold I just need the right sizing die.
Is 45 colt and 45 long colt both able to work in the pietta 1858 new army with the Taylor and co conversion cylinders. New at this and not sure the total difference in 45 colt and long colt
45 Colt and 45 Long Colt are the same so they should work. Long Colt was adopted by some folks to differentiate it from 45 ACP and 45 Schofield. 45 Colt was developed in 1872 and originally used black powder.
@@FatManLeather thank you very much I'm still new to the pistol caliber thing when it comes to the older rounds. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a 357 /38 size thing where 38 will work in a 357 but not vice versa, or have a situation where there is just that slightest fraction difference and have a round swell in the cylinder or something. But I feel better now thank for your knowledge .
Where did you get your dies for the 45 colt (long colt)
I got this Lee 4 die set used at a local gun shop but Midway USA or Brownells will most likely have them. Many other reloading suppliers will have them as well as other brands like RCBS, Lyman and Hornady.
Merry Christmas buddy
Thanks Steve, same to you buddy.
What tip of reloading station do you use
I'm guessing you want to know what press I use. I'm using the Hornady Lock and Load Classic press. I prefer a single stage press for small batches, when loading larger batches I use a Lee 4 position turret press.
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Sounds just like John Goodman
That's me, sounds like him with none of the notoriety. Thanks for watching.
Mr Tolley feels like he can start his reloading video in media res. Start with some background first instead of assuming your audience already knows how to reload.
Not intended for beginning reloaders. Plenty of others have made those videos, watch them. I don't make reloading videos anymore.
Your voice reminds me of John Goodman
I do get that a lot. Thanks for watching.
Need to point case away from you in case it fires
You're probably right, I'm not too concerned since the chance of that happening is very small.