JimGnitecki
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I am finally able to get back into my Cowboy Action Shooting, but am having trouble getting what I need.
The Canadian Federal Government last fall created a backlog for getting approvals to take physical delivery of handguns already bought and paid for, by threatening to make illegal the sale of handguns (They have proposed legislation pending). So, I bought 2 Cimarron Model Ps in 357 Magnum before the government suspended further approval applications, but had to wait until a month ago to actually take delivery. I finally have them in hand, and they are fine handguns.
But now, the issue is the continuing reloading components shortage!
I DO have 900 Hornady 158 grain lubed lead bullets enroute to me.
But, I have only 191 Hornady 357 Mag cases. I can't seem to find any at any Canadian website. Anyone know where I can get some more 357 Mag cases? Naturally, I'd prefer Hornady since I already have 191 of those, but at this point I'd take any decent brand (but not mixed), new or once-fired.
Trail Boss powder is wonderful for CAS loads, as you can safely use any amount of powder under the bullet that you can fit there without compressing the powder, thanks to Trail Boss's VERY light weight. I use only 4.1 grains, and get 770 fps average out of the revolvers, and about 800 fps out of the rifle. BUT, I am down to only a fraction of a pound, and cannot seem to find any more here at Canadian websites. I know there is no current new production of Trail Boss, but I am hoping there is existing stock SOMEWHERE. A friend found me some a few weeks ago, but I have used a notable amount of that up just making a total of about 400 rounds so far.
Small pistol Magnum primers are also an availability problem. I do have a decent existing supply of regular Federal Small Pistol primers from my reloading of 9mm. Can I safely substitute these in place of Magnum primers, when my load is just 4.1 grains of Trail Boss under a 158g lubricated lead SWC Hornady bullet?
Note for ALL of the above, I think it is illegal to ship ammunition components across the border from U.S. to Canada, (I KNOW it is illegal to ship from Canada to The U.S.), so only Canadian sources will work for me.
Any helpful advice would be appreciated. And remember, I am in Canada, not The U.S.
Jim G
The Canadian Federal Government last fall created a backlog for getting approvals to take physical delivery of handguns already bought and paid for, by threatening to make illegal the sale of handguns (They have proposed legislation pending). So, I bought 2 Cimarron Model Ps in 357 Magnum before the government suspended further approval applications, but had to wait until a month ago to actually take delivery. I finally have them in hand, and they are fine handguns.
But now, the issue is the continuing reloading components shortage!
I DO have 900 Hornady 158 grain lubed lead bullets enroute to me.
But, I have only 191 Hornady 357 Mag cases. I can't seem to find any at any Canadian website. Anyone know where I can get some more 357 Mag cases? Naturally, I'd prefer Hornady since I already have 191 of those, but at this point I'd take any decent brand (but not mixed), new or once-fired.
Trail Boss powder is wonderful for CAS loads, as you can safely use any amount of powder under the bullet that you can fit there without compressing the powder, thanks to Trail Boss's VERY light weight. I use only 4.1 grains, and get 770 fps average out of the revolvers, and about 800 fps out of the rifle. BUT, I am down to only a fraction of a pound, and cannot seem to find any more here at Canadian websites. I know there is no current new production of Trail Boss, but I am hoping there is existing stock SOMEWHERE. A friend found me some a few weeks ago, but I have used a notable amount of that up just making a total of about 400 rounds so far.
Small pistol Magnum primers are also an availability problem. I do have a decent existing supply of regular Federal Small Pistol primers from my reloading of 9mm. Can I safely substitute these in place of Magnum primers, when my load is just 4.1 grains of Trail Boss under a 158g lubricated lead SWC Hornady bullet?
Note for ALL of the above, I think it is illegal to ship ammunition components across the border from U.S. to Canada, (I KNOW it is illegal to ship from Canada to The U.S.), so only Canadian sources will work for me.
Any helpful advice would be appreciated. And remember, I am in Canada, not The U.S.
Jim G