Side Match 45-70

Joey · September 8, 2002, 05:46 PM

I'm a looking to get some kind of 45-75 for long range buffalo shoots (out to 1,000 yards) and side matches at CAS shoots.

Is there a semi inexpensive (around $1,000) 45-70 that can be used for both of these shoots

TBAUS · September 8, 2002, 08:31 PM

I have never tried to shoot a .45-70 a thousand yards, but it would seem that you would want a pretty stout round. If you are shooting a .45-70 round pretty heavily loaded you probably will want a rifle other than a trap-door. A Sharps style falling block or a Rolling Block are both strong actions. Currently CDNNINVESTMENTS.COM is selling Sharps replicas for $469.

Jim Watson · September 9, 2002, 08:38 AM

Those $400 Sharps repros are seldom 1000 yard rifles. Prolly ok for CAS sidematches.
The Pedersoli Sharps, $700 - $1000+, are. There are a number of BPCR shooters using Pedersolis while waiting four years for their Shilohs to come in.
Check out Dixie Gun Works.

September 8, 2002, 05:46 PM	#1
Joey Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 1999 Posts: 437	Side Match 45-70 I'm a looking to get some kind of 45-75 for long range buffalo shoots (out to 1,000 yards) and side matches at CAS shoots. Is there a semi inexpensive (around $1,000) 45-70 that can be used for both of these shoots

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September 8, 2002, 08:31 PM	#2
TBAUS Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 111	I have never tried to shoot a .45-70 a thousand yards, but it would seem that you would want a pretty stout round. If you are shooting a .45-70 round pretty heavily loaded you probably will want a rifle other than a trap-door. A Sharps style falling block or a Rolling Block are both strong actions. Currently CDNNINVESTMENTS.COM is selling Sharps replicas for $469.

September 9, 2002, 08:38 AM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	Those $400 Sharps repros are seldom 1000 yard rifles. Prolly ok for CAS sidematches. The Pedersoli Sharps, $700 - $1000+, are. There are a number of BPCR shooters using Pedersolis while waiting four years for their Shilohs to come in. Check out Dixie Gun Works.