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.40-70 Ballard cases?
Apr 20th, 2015 at 7:33pm
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Which is the best parent case to make .40-70 Ballard? 

Or,  a source for formed brass?
  
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Re: .40-70 Ballard cases?
Reply #1 - Apr 21st, 2015 at 12:27am
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I bought mine from Buffalo Arms.  Bertram brass..not the best quality..haven't shot them yet, but fit chamber Ok.  In the past, I had Rocky Mtn. Ctg...changed hands..don't know if new name is same, turn up from solid .25-25 Stevens..only used black in these..but seem to hold up ok.  I might have them turn up some .40-63 everlasting cases for my .40-70 Ballard for P.P. loads.
  
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Re: .40-70 Ballard cases?
Reply #2 - Apr 21st, 2015 at 10:52am
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I've seen a number of shooters use the .30-40 Krag case to make them. .405 Hornady can also be used, but take some work.
  
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