.45 LC

I recommend you get into reloading. It is not that hard and it is fun.
All equipment can be stored in a large plastic storage container or the flat ones that fit under a bed.

Lee reloading equipment with a set of four Lee carbide dies. Inexpensive yet still good stuff.

Trailboss powder (excellent for beginners because it is fluffy and almost impossible to double charge a round with powder without overflowing the case). Great for "cowboy" loads. I also use Unique powder for 45 colt in some of my hunting loads.

200 to 250 grain lead round nose flat point bullets can be bought at on-line auctions or internet companies. Inexpensive, pre-sized and pre-lubed. I just bought 500 for $50. Once you get reloading under your belt, you can pour your own bullets later on and save more money, but keep it simple and just buy them for a year or so.

Starline brass (again internet, on the auctions, or direct from Starline in bulk for savings). You will get about 10 reloads or more from each piece of brass.

CCI or Federal large pistol primers.

45 colt is an excellent round to learn how to reload with. A straight walled case big enough to handle with your fingers even if they are old and stiff.

A good reloading manual. Lee publishes a good one. So do others. Whatever you get, read it!

Your gonna love those 45 colt (or clone) single action pistols. Of all the different types of firearms I have, they are my favorite as are the 45 lever guns.
 
Thanks everyone, I will look into these recommended places for ammo. I will also begin looking for reloading supplies.
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Stash away your spare pennies and wait for a sale to come up on a Lyman Expert kit. They can be had for around $360 and less than that on sale. The kits have everything you need to get started less dies and a set of calipers. :)
 
Reloading is the way to go, Chase...and it's a reward all in itself...adding much to your enjoyment of our hobby. I just checked one of the online ammo suppliers and found that they're offering .45 LC for $28 per box of 50. While it's been many years since I bought a complete setup, I'd say that you could get the basics for loading for $350 or so. At $30 per box (adding in estimated shipping costs), that's 12 boxes of ammo and you'll be up and running. Reloading costs in that caliber are pretty close to $.15 per shot x 50 = $7.50 per box of 50. My numbers may be off somewhat, but you get the idea...Hope it works for you. Rod
 
and is always rewarding.
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and it is fun
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and it's a reward all in itself
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Now while I am definitely on board with the necessity of reloading let's not go over board here. It's a necessary evil in my book. Handloading..... completely different and fun.

I'd say that you could get the basics for loading for $350 or so
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$350? Try $100 to $200 including primers and powder. I've been reloading for decades and except for components I don't have anywhere close to $350 invested.
 
L Killkenny said:
$350? Try $100 to $200 including primers and powder. I've been reloading for decades and except for components I don't have anywhere close to $350 invested.
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Agreed. You can get a Lee Challenger single stage kit or a Lee Turret Press kit from Natchez Shooters' Supply for right around $100. Add maybe $30 for a set of dies in the caliber of your choice. The kit will include a powder scale. I spent a few more bucks for Lee's hand priming tool. About $150 in all at today's prices.

Primers will run between $25 and $40 per 1,000 depending on where you buy. Dunno about powder, it's been awhile since I bought any.
 
First I will agree with everyone else and say you need to reload if you are staying with the 45C.

I will also say Georgia arms for purchasing ammo online.

The 45C was what started me into reloading because I love the round but hated the price of ammo.:rolleyes:
 
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