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Old May 28, 2013, 12:39 AM   #15
Chowmif16
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Join Date: April 22, 2012
Location: Huntsville, Utah
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Pedersoli

Doc,
I have a Pedersoli Sharps 45-70 I bought in 1996 for $1200. I love it to death, and you got a good deal.
I haven't shot it as much as I should have, but I have learned loads from it. I know you are working on a Trapdoor as well. I have an original Trapdoor rifle from 1884 also.
If you have not done much LRBPCR, then get the books from Paul Matthews. There is so much good information there, and I have used that information for my
.45 Colt Black Powder loads as well ( which I know you are loading).
I would be interested to hear of your progress with the Sharps. I have found that with this rifle that consistency in every step is the key to success. I cast my own bullets at about 520 gr, and weight every single one. I have gone back and forth between using a grease cookie or not, and wiping between every shot or not. Unfortunately, since I have so many other projects in line, I have not settled on a great load for it yet. If I do, I'll let you know.
Cheers,
Chowmi
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