I know that these cartrideges were orginally loaded with blackpowder. Do the reproductions also have to be or can modern powders be used since the metals and machining are up to todays standards? I notice that Marstar is now a dealer for this line. There's some damn nice rifles in there.
45-120 and the pedersoli reproductions
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I shot a 45-70 and a 45-120 Sharps for the first time about three weeks ago. What a hoot!
Both 45-70 and 45-120 Sharps can be loaded with smokeless powder. My Lyman manual says however: "This data is intended for newly manufactured guns rated for smokeless powder. This data is not intended for use in antique guns originally built for black powder."
So I would check for sure with the dealer and manufacturer. But more than likely any new guns would be rated for smokeless.
That being said, with a gun of this type wouldn't you rather have the full flavour? I would use black powder or a black powder substitute if I had one. The Sharps that I tried was like about $2000 and had at least a one year waiting list (according to the owner). Would be nice if I had the money. Damn... forgot to buy a 6/49 today!
Fudd
Both 45-70 and 45-120 Sharps can be loaded with smokeless powder. My Lyman manual says however: "This data is intended for newly manufactured guns rated for smokeless powder. This data is not intended for use in antique guns originally built for black powder."
So I would check for sure with the dealer and manufacturer. But more than likely any new guns would be rated for smokeless.
That being said, with a gun of this type wouldn't you rather have the full flavour? I would use black powder or a black powder substitute if I had one. The Sharps that I tried was like about $2000 and had at least a one year waiting list (according to the owner). Would be nice if I had the money. Damn... forgot to buy a 6/49 today!
Fudd
Your right Elmer there is something to be said for using the old recipies alright. I'll have to look in a Lyman manual for some and compare them. I don't know if I could ever make the real longrange shots the old buffalo hunters did..........my eyes just ain't that good anymore.............but it would be a blast trying. I just might have to save my beano's and check one of those things out. Have a look at the Pedersolis at www.marstar.ca 
it also says not for a lot of the replicas , probably the c.sharps. shiloh 74, high walls,ruger #1#3, browning 78, then the only smokeless loads should never be more than the top smokeless loads for 45/70 , i got that info from shiloh sharps, wade
