Got my C. Sharps 45-70 Load

[TxNurse]

I have had a time trying to find a load for my C. Sharps with 350 gr. cast bullets. Jacketed bullets and modern powders was no problem. I got some American Pioneer FFg powder, and loaded 54 grains like their literature says, but it was too compressed and groups were about 6 inches at 50 yards. Using the same powder, I loaded 50 grains which just touches the bottom of the bullet. This is my first 5 shot group at 100 yards. With peep sights, I would guess there is some user error, too.

[youngbuck1]

Nice gun!

[dclifton]

Always wanted one of those! Good looking rifle!

[scott.str]

Love the 45-70 round

[jnors06]

Beautiful rifle, kill you a deer this season with it.

[DirtyMullet]

Agh. Love it. Just....a classy gun.

[Abcdj]

Very nice. I have a c Sharps 45-70 old reliable , love it. I only have shot 300 grain now. I plan on shooting a deer this year with it.

[TxNurse]

I have shot a couple of does with it at about 75-80 yards with jacketed hollow point bullets. Drops 'em in their tracks. The cast bullets should do just as well, and the black powder substitute makes lots of nice smoke.

[TxNurse]

Very nice. I have a c Sharps 45-70 old reliable , love it. I only have shot 300 grain now. I plan on shooting a deer this year with it.

This is also marked "Old Reliable" on the top of the barrel. It has a 26" carbine barrel. They only offer it down to a 28" barrel now. It was a pawn shop find for $900 a few years ago.

[Bowtech38]

Very nice looking. Need a buffalo to try it on.

[PapaD]

Got my C. Sharps 45-70 Load

Be happy to share some load data if you are interested in shooting real black powder. Have some Goex and Swiss powder loads for 45-70, 44-70, 40-65 and 38-55. If we can get an express from San Antonio I'm sure I could come up with a pound or two of powder if needed. Load I was shooting in 45-70 was RP brass, 63 gr Swiss 1 1/2 Fg, 30 thousands compression, 60 thousands card wad, 520gr Lyman cast bullet (30-1 alloy) WW large rifle primer. Black powder ( real black not substitute) loading is very unique and different from that new fangeled smokeless stuff. 1 to 2 moa accuracy very do-able. Oh, and SPG bullet lube.

[mrc]

I use SR 4759 in mine it gives good velocity and accuracy. Its smokey enough to make you feel like you are shooting black powder sometimes.

[RTC]

That is nice!