50-70 choices?

[ebeeby]

Who besides Buffalo Arms sells 50-70 BP cartridges?

[JBinIll]

Ten-X about $90 a box.

[wiley]

http://www.buffaloarms.com/50_70_Sha....aspx?CAT=4444

[John Sukey]

If you plan on shooting the rifle a lot, buy the dies and unprimed brass. pays off in the long run

[Weasel]

Western Scrounger has 50-70’s for $64.95.

[ebeeby]

Thanks all. The Buff Arms load did not shoot well in a Springfield rolling block - great bore, great crown. I am looking for another maker to try before we slug the barrel and see what is going on.
The Ten-X company was very responsive but they use a black powder substitute
The Western Scrounger loads are smokeless.

Any other ideas?

[JBinIll]

Sounds like you need to slug your barrel.Most loaded ammo uses the old Lyman 515141 bullet.You may need something else diameter wise.As John says,reload your own.

http://www.singleshotexchange.com/ha...-70-for-a.html

[ebeeby]

Sounds like you need to slug your barrel.Most loaded ammo uses the old Lyman 515141 bullet.You may need something else diameter wise.As John says,reload your own.

http://www.singleshotexchange.com/ha...-70-for-a.html

A real "ah-HA!" article - much obliged!!

Eric

[holdover]

I shoot a converted '63 sharps 3 band that Bobby Hoyt streched the barrel. Shoots great and handloading is the only way I can afford to feed the critter. Up front costs with cases and dies was steep, but it wasn't long before i was way past the break even point.