Not on the box, but a Remington catalog lists the 300gr at 1810fps, and the 405 at 1330fps
Sharps Rifles that can take Smokeless Factory Ammunition
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Not on the box, but a Remington catalog lists the 300gr at 1810fps, and the 405 at 1330fps
Johnn Peterson
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Thanks for the info. Quickly going by the Lyman 49th edition manual, the velocities listed for a 400gr jacketed in 1873 Springfield are close to what you say Remington lists as their velocity for that weight. This is basically the lower end power 45-70 loads. What they have for velocities for their 300gr loads is more in line with Lyman's lists for the '86 Winchester and 1895 Marlin. More in the mid range bracket for that calibre.
tylerjwitty
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that is one caliber I could use
There should be at least one in every gun cabinet...
The latest Hornady handbook (9th edition) list trapdoor loads to 1900 with a 300gr sp., with 4 different powders
Johnn Peterson
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As does the latest edition of the Hornady manual that I have, the 7th.
Sorry, I didn't check further. At the time of my post, I had the Lyman manual by me as I had just been checking some cast loads.So now comes the decision making time.....
Pedersoli 1874 sharps sporting rifle
USED - $1,250.00
32" bbl, excellent bore, minor dings in stocks, peep front, creedmore tang sight, color case hardened reciever, blued barrel, plastic buttplate, rear sight replaced with dovetail filler.
Not exact rifle pictured.
Taylors & Company 1874 Sharps Cavalry Carbine
NEW - $1,292.97
22" barrel, Fixed front sight, blue barrel with case hardened frame, single trigger, walnut stock, ladder rear sight
Taylors & Company 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle Hartford-Style Forend
USED - $1,295.00
32" Octagonal barrel, Case hardened frame, Hartford-style forend, pewter forend tip, walnut stock, double-set Trigger, ladder style rear sight
Chiappa 1874 Sharps Down Under
NEW - $1,295.00
34" barrel, walnut stock, forend with pewter forend tip
Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Cavalry Carbine
NEW - $1,251.95
22" barrel
Now the two used ones I could probably get for a little cheaper (or at least taxes and shipping thrown in). So what do you gunnutz thing? Looking for something to take out at least once for a buffalo "heritage" hunt with my father and maybe a few "plinking" trips with friends. The best looking one by far seems to be the Chiappa.
Pedersoli 1874 sharps sporting rifle
USED - $1,250.00
32" bbl, excellent bore, minor dings in stocks, peep front, creedmore tang sight, color case hardened reciever, blued barrel, plastic buttplate, rear sight replaced with dovetail filler.
Not exact rifle pictured.
Taylors & Company 1874 Sharps Cavalry Carbine
NEW - $1,292.97
22" barrel, Fixed front sight, blue barrel with case hardened frame, single trigger, walnut stock, ladder rear sight
Taylors & Company 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle Hartford-Style Forend
USED - $1,295.00
32" Octagonal barrel, Case hardened frame, Hartford-style forend, pewter forend tip, walnut stock, double-set Trigger, ladder style rear sight
Chiappa 1874 Sharps Down Under
NEW - $1,295.00
34" barrel, walnut stock, forend with pewter forend tip
Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Cavalry Carbine
NEW - $1,251.95
22" barrel
Now the two used ones I could probably get for a little cheaper (or at least taxes and shipping thrown in). So what do you gunnutz thing? Looking for something to take out at least once for a buffalo "heritage" hunt with my father and maybe a few "plinking" trips with friends. The best looking one by far seems to be the Chiappa.
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Wow that's good to know!
Dorian Gray
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If you have unlimited funds at your disposal Doc (k, not unlimited but more like 2500$), take a look at the Shiloh Sharps Montana Roughrider. Beautiful.
As for the ones you listed, I'm told whatever Pedersoli makes ends up being very good quality. I'd lean in that direction if I didn't want to spend more than 1500$ or so.
As for the ones you listed, I'm told whatever Pedersoli makes ends up being very good quality. I'd lean in that direction if I didn't want to spend more than 1500$ or so.
I had one of their 1886's that had three very deep gouges all the way down the barrel, cutting the rifling from one end to the other. One look down the barrel at the factory would have caught it.
it took North Sylva a year to replace it
My budget for this rifle is only $1300 for something I don't plan on using a hell of a lot like my other rifles. If I was allowed to reload in my apartment and was set up for it I might shoot it more.
The only thing I don't get is the plastic shoulder pad on the pedersoli being sold. That seems off to me.
fingers284
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I would go with the used Pedersoli sporting rifle...longer barrel and a $400 creedmore sight already on it, the sight is not what you will probably want for your buffalo hunt but for all other shooting you will like it.
Your budgets on the low side for a Sharps, and keep in mind they will break parts, its just the nature of the beast. A used rolling block or a winchester 1885 would be much more durable as would a buffalo classic.
To get the most out of these guns you need to reload, or else you're going to be dissapointed.
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burnt_servo
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Is there at 45-70 Sharps remakes that can accept smokeless Factory loaded ammunition? Most have to be reloaded for Blackpowder and Cast lead ammunition and until I move, I can't reload.
So far the closest I can come is the "H&R Buffalo Classic" (and that is far from a Sharps remake) and was hoping for something more pretty
i built a 45-120 on a ruger #1 ..... if the ruger action does it for you , there are no worries about the actions strength .
