sharps replica 45-70 loads

Sharps replicas call out for black powder and once you get your act together with it, it will be more accurate. If you have to use smokeless, try AA2015 or RL-7.
 
I'm getting some nice results with 32gr of 4198 under a 350 gr cast lead bullet, in my 45-70 Uberti "Winchester" High Wall.
I'm also working on some Trail Boss loads in the 15+ gr range which show some promise.
Just need more range time to prove them out.
 
If you can find XMP5744 - it will work well with cast bullets. Very similar to the REAL THING but still smokeless.
Cleaning a cartridge rifle after using black powder is just as easy as cleaning the other kind!!!
 
Rod B said:
I use blackpowder only in my Browning 1885 BPCR.

The rifle cleans up easily.

It's the cartridges that are an absolute pain in the ass to clean.:D
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What are you doing to clean them? I let sit in soap and hot water for a spell, then clean with a small bottle brush, rinse, let dry and tumble. It's even easier if you have soap and water at the range to dump them into immed.(doesn't have to be hot)
 
I have a Shilo Sharps #3 Sporting Rifle in .45-70. As a Cowboy Action shooter I have tried to replicate the 1880's issued ammunition of 1,350 fps. My 2 favourite loads using a 405 grain lead bullet from the Bullet Barn are either 15.0 grains of Unique or 39.0 grains of IMR 4895. I have used both out to 300yds effectively. The second load of 39.0 grains of IMR 4895 seems to ring the gong at 300 a little louder though.

Why anyone would want to violate even a $1,000.00 rifle with Black powder is beyond me!
 
ben hunchak said:
What are you doing to clean them? I let sit in soap and hot water for a spell, then clean with a small bottle brush, rinse, let dry and tumble. It's even easier if you have soap and water at the range to dump them into immed.(doesn't have to be hot)
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Ben, My routine is similar to yours. In summer I clean them outside.

In the winter I clean my brass in the house. A real sulphurous stink. I can't even blame it on the dog.:D

Next time I'll try cleaning them at the range. I'm a member of OSGC & there is a sink in the washroom at the rifle range.
 
I've heard about tossing your fired empty's into a jug of windshield washer fluid filled with what ever fluid you wish.
Soften's it all up on the drive home.
 
RodB Have a container of water with a dash of dish soap and if possible a deprimer. Shoot Deprime drop in the jug take them out a at home brush the insides and let dry. Can't say as I ever really noticed the sulphur smell other than when you sniff the water.
Ken.
 
Garand said:
I have a Shilo Sharps #3 Sporting Rifle in .45-70. As a Cowboy Action shooter I have tried to replicate the 1880's issued ammunition of 1,350 fps. My 2 favourite loads using a 405 grain lead bullet from the Bullet Barn are either 15.0 grains of Unique or 39.0 grains of IMR 4895. I have used both out to 300yds effectively. The second load of 39.0 grains of IMR 4895 seems to ring the gong at 300 a little louder though.

Why anyone would want to violate even a $1,000.00 rifle with Black powder is beyond me!
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DO YOU USE A FILLER OR WAD WITH UNIQUE LOAD?

WHAT SIZE GROUPS?

THANKS

BRIAN

oops sorry for caps
 
I use 25.5 grs of SR4759 in my Uberti Highwall under a 405 gr Lee with good results, it chronys around 1350 fps. If I've done my part in sorting the bullets I get 1 1/2" groups at 100 yds.
 
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