Chapparal .45-75WCF Ammo and Brass

nitroexpress · Post by **nitroexpress** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:52 pm

Hi, this is my first post to the forum. I saw someone say Chapparal is making ammo for their rifles in 45-75. Anyone heard any more about it including availability/price, etc.?

I have a new Chapparal rifle with Buffalo Arms loaded ammo and some brass just waiting to try. Soon as I get past some current medical problems...hopefully, in early Spring. I'm so anxious to shoot it.

jd45 · Post by **jd45** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:28 pm

While I don't have an 1876 rifle (yet!), just for the hell of it, I decided to Google .45-75 ammo. If you do the same, you'll be surprised at what pops up on your screen. BTW, welcome to the fire & Merry Christmas! jd45

jd45 · Post by **jd45** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:41 pm

P.S........where in Oklahoma,....I lived in Tulsa for a while in the early 90s. jd45

nitroexpress · Post by **nitroexpress** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:48 pm

Thanks, JD45, for the info and reply. I'll try the search and see what's there. I've been reading the forum posts and have found those interesting.

I live near Edmond just North of Oklahoma City. Glad to hear from you.

Nitro

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:58 pm

Buffalo arms sells 20 for $49
Gad Cartridges sells 20 for $30.
Both are based on reformed .348 brass.

Buffboy · Post by **Buffboy** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:15 pm

I can't be of much direct help as my Chaparral is in 40-60. Doesn't mean I don't know where to look, though.

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index. ... ,89.0.html
This is a board for just the Win 76 and it's cartridges.
Our very own moderator Hobie has been working on the 47-75WCF.
http://home.comcast.net/~parslowb/2007/ ... 45-75.html

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:18 pm

Welcome to the fire!

I have shot Gad Custom Reloads in .45-60 WCF - the first rounds fired through my Chaparral Arms 1876 when I got it. They worked fine!

jd45 · Post by **jd45** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:26 pm

I remember eatin at Punkin's BBQ in OK City, right off of 35, I think. Good stuff! jd45

John Boy · Post by **John Boy** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:35 pm

Anyone heard any more about it including availability/price, etc.?

Nitro, very few folks know about Chaparrel, Italy supposing to be send 45-75 brass ONLY made in Germany to the US. So, I suppose that was a post that I made.

Status? I wouldn't hold your breath that they will be in the US soon.
Best way to find out, is send them an email ... http://www.chaparralarms.com/contactus.htm

Post by **Hobie** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:17 pm

With the Euro so strong against the dollar right now, I'm not anticipating a great price on that ammo (and it will likely delay importation) but of course I'll have to try a box... I've some of rjohns94's GAD ammo but I'm waiting for a good day for chronographing some ammo before shooting any of it.

nitroexpress · Post by **nitroexpress** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:53 pm

rjohns94 wrote:Buffalo arms sells 20 for $49
Gad Cartridges sells 20 for $30.
Both are based on reformed .348 brass.

Thanks for the info on Gad. I have some of the Buffalo Arms loaded ammo and some of their .348 based brass cases to try once I get the opportunity. Hopefully, later this Spring.

Terry

nitroexpress · Post by **nitroexpress** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:56 pm

Thanks, Buffboy, I didn't know about the dedicated 1876 Forum. I'll go look around and see what I can find. Lots of great info in all these groups. I've also been to Hobie's site and I like to read some of the info he has there, too.

Terry

nitroexpress · Post by **nitroexpress** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:02 pm

John Boy wrote: Nitro, very few folks know about Chaparrel, Italy supposing to be send 45-75 brass ONLY made in Germany to the US. So, I suppose that was a post that I made.

Hi, John Boy. Hmm, I wonder if it would be made by Hertenberger or by RWS? Be interesting to know. I think you're right, though, availability will probably be like cold Mollases on a frosty morning!!

nitroexpress · Post by **nitroexpress** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:08 pm

Hobie wrote:With the Euro so strong against the dollar right now, I'm not anticipating a great price on that ammo (and it will likely delay importation) but of course I'll have to try a box... I've some of rjohns94's GAD ammo but I'm waiting for a good day for chronographing some ammo before shooting any of it.

Hobie, I like your website and have nosed around quite a bit. Good work on lots of topics. I'm really looking forward to shooting my 45-75 but, as mentioned earlier, some medical problems are keeping me from it right now.

I'm interested in "Triple Seven" loads for mine and would like more detailed information on it's use with the 45-75. I see TenX loads some with 777 but doesn't say much about the loading. I know they are way backordered at this time, too.

Terry

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:36 pm

Well, we both know about the same about loadings of 777. I'm not a fan of it having seen interesting things happen with muzzleloaders. But, if that's your thing... I prefer Pyrodex as it is a known quantity and others' experiences bear out what I would expect, namely that Pyrodex RS produces velocities nearly identical to those produced by GOEX 2F. There are a number of us working on loads with certain smokeless powders and different bullets.

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