I'm just about to buy a Pedersoli sharps 45/70 rifle , I don't want to go down the black Powder route at the moment ( no permit) , so looking for a powder that fills the case as much as possible, and a bullet weight suitable for working up a load I can shoot long range (Barton road)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Reloading for 45/70 pedersoli sharps
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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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Re: Reloading for 45/70 pedersoli sharps
37gr 777 behind a 405gr lead bullet works in mine clapclap
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Re: Reloading for 45/70 pedersoli sharps
Paul Matthews books on the 45-70 are worth a read.
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Re: Reloading for 45/70 pedersoli sharps
Hadn't considered 777 what's it like for fouling,waterford103 wrote:37gr 777 behind a 405gr lead bullet works in mine clapclap
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Re: Reloading for 45/70 pedersoli sharps
I had real trouble getting any sort of accuracy with my Pedersoli Sharps Cavalry Carbine. Turns out it does not like smokeless propellants at all. Can't group on a pie plate @ 100 m with smokeless. I switched to 2 Pyrodex pellets with an Ox-Yoke Wonder Wad to take up the extra space. Performance-wise this closely approximates the lighter 'carbine' loading of the .45-70 and will give me groups under 3 inches at 100m.
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