Pedersoli Sharps 1874
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This may help, it is on a number of black powder rifle sites.
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=34741.0;wap2
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=34741.0;wap2
AFAIK, the only replica Sharps models that are NOT proofed for nitro loads are the loose powder or paper cartridge versions. The only warnings about using modern loads in replicas was issued by Harrington & Richardson with regard to their Trapdoor Springfield replica. It was recommended that modern loads, intended for the likes of the Ruger No1 and Marlin underlever, that is to say, jacketed bullets around 405/500gr, should NOT be used in this archaic design, but to stick to 300gr lead loads of around 1200-1300 fps, rather than the ca.2000fps loads used in many modern arms.
In any case, as laid down by the CIP rules, the type of proof is clearly marked on EVERY Italian-made replica, regardless who makes it.
PN = black powder.
PSF = nitro
Also, in the case of black powder-only firearms, the words - FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY - clearly stamped along the barrel.
tac
In any case, as laid down by the CIP rules, the type of proof is clearly marked on EVERY Italian-made replica, regardless who makes it.
PN = black powder.
PSF = nitro
Also, in the case of black powder-only firearms, the words - FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY - clearly stamped along the barrel.
tac
There are three pressure rated loading ammunition groups for 45-70s.
1 - The weakest group of ammunition loads for all Trap Doors and/or original firearms. pressure rated at 18,000 or less.
2 - Middle group for modern reproduction Sharps, 1886 Win, Rolling Blocks rated at 28,000 or less
3 - Strongest group for Ruger 1 & 3, Marlin 1895
Check the ammunition you have and see what group it falls in. Group 1 can be shot in 1, 3 and 3. Group 2 can be fired in 2 and 3. Group 3 can be fired in 3 only.
Read up your reloading manuals for more info. BP and cast works well in 45-70s.
1 - The weakest group of ammunition loads for all Trap Doors and/or original firearms. pressure rated at 18,000 or less.
2 - Middle group for modern reproduction Sharps, 1886 Win, Rolling Blocks rated at 28,000 or less
3 - Strongest group for Ruger 1 & 3, Marlin 1895
Check the ammunition you have and see what group it falls in. Group 1 can be shot in 1, 3 and 3. Group 2 can be fired in 2 and 3. Group 3 can be fired in 3 only.
Read up your reloading manuals for more info. BP and cast works well in 45-70s.
