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David Todd · July 9, 2005, 03:00 PM

I have severel highwalls , and an Armsport 45/110 Sharps (cordone, Italy) copy .

The Sharps is a fine shooter, if not a bit light for full charges over the course of a day.

The Uberti highwall that I have is a great rifle, a 40/65 , and VERY accurate.

My Browning 45/70 is an 1885 Jap model ans is so accurate it is boring inside 500!

I like tham all, but have to piut a different sight on thhe Sharps and 1885 Browning to shoot 1,000 yard stuff with as the sights are just not high enough.

I shoot at an aiming point at my range for the long targets and that just will not do for competition.
They are both fine for 500 and closer.

The big differnce in the two styles is that you can take down the Sharps rilfes in about 30 seconds by pulling out the pin on the right side.
Breach block and its innards drop out into your hand for easy cleaning and service.
Not so with the highwall!

None of my Highwalls have set triggers, which my sharps does.

You can take a look at my 40.65 range report and pic under the
Malcom scope thread in this forum.

David

July 9, 2005, 03:00 PM	#7
David Todd Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: Ft. Mcmurray, Alberta Posts: 28	I have severel highwalls , and an Armsport 45/110 Sharps (cordone, Italy) copy . The Sharps is a fine shooter, if not a bit light for full charges over the course of a day. The Uberti highwall that I have is a great rifle, a 40/65 , and VERY accurate. My Browning 45/70 is an 1885 Jap model ans is so accurate it is boring inside 500! I like tham all, but have to piut a different sight on thhe Sharps and 1885 Browning to shoot 1,000 yard stuff with as the sights are just not high enough. I shoot at an aiming point at my range for the long targets and that just will not do for competition. They are both fine for 500 and closer. The big differnce in the two styles is that you can take down the Sharps rilfes in about 30 seconds by pulling out the pin on the right side. Breach block and its innards drop out into your hand for easy cleaning and service. Not so with the highwall! None of my Highwalls have set triggers, which my sharps does. You can take a look at my 40.65 range report and pic under the Malcom scope thread in this forum. David Last edited by David Todd; July 9, 2005 at 03:32 PM.