Sharps now in 45-70

[a j cave]

Just got a Sharps sideplate reads sep 12,1848. It has newer stock and a 1-18 twist barrel unknown maker. Plan on 460-535 bullets. Now I need a scope as my eyes won't do the longer ranges. A pile of work before it will bark. The previous owner only shot factory ammo and before him is a ?. I like the old patterned singles, but still need to slug the rifle. Any tips out there for a BPCR or just fun range rifle. Ps #793xx

 

[mooncoon]

I would get and read a copy of "The Paper Jacket" by Paul Mathews. He goes into a lot of detail about shooting black powder cartridge rifles. Is this your first black powder cartridge rifle?

cheers mooncoon

 

[Rod B]

I would get and read a copy of "The Paper Jacket" by Paul Mathews. He goes into a lot of detail about shooting black powder cartridge rifles. Is this your first black powder cartridge rifle?

cheers mooncoon

I have four of his BP books, they are well worth having.

 

[vagrantviking]

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1492984-First-time-reloading-45-70-😎

 

[a j cave]

Sorry for lack of info posted. I have many BP guns and have shot them lots. This gun, like a few other singles in the last while, just needed to come home with me. Being a 160 year plus action I need to be carful. I will be putting some kind of scope on it, not sure what. Info is confusing. Not sure on bullets so 400-540 will be what I cast. My shooting buddy has some pp bullets for me to try.