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On my last range trip I was finally able to get the loads for my original Sharps model 1847 crono'd and I have found that 20.0 grains of Accurate 5744 over a 360 grain rn cast bullet works best

(This is NOT official or published load data and I do not take any responsibility for what may happen if anyone trys this!)

These loads came in between 1,150 and 1,180 fps and preformed quite well

The Quigley match goes from 350 to 805 yards

I paid $30 for the lot. What would the entire lot be worth? I unfortunately do not have a greysheet

The first 1810 appears just to have been dug with no erosion damage. Is there any safe way to get the mud off?

The other 1810 and the 1800 have also clearly been dug as well.

I'm currently getting the bullets for the Quigley match finished and I was wondering how bad are these?

Do they look like match material?

What would it be worth in it's current condition (NOT SELLING OVER REDDIT!)

Yes, I know that 1886 is a key date

I'm looking to order a front sight for my original sharps model 1874

I already have an MVA long range buffalo soule sight as you can see on photo 4 that has 88MOA of windage

The #112 would provide an additional 35 minutes at 1,000 yards

I'm going to be shooting at the Quigley match next month which goes to 805 yards and at the Montana state bpcr silhouette championship which goes out to 500 yards

So... would the #112 really be necessary or should I save my money and buy either the #113 or a front sight from Lee Shaver like the 17 series?

I'm looking to order a front sight for my original sharps model 1874

I already have an MVA long range buffalo soule sight as you can see on photo 4 that has 88MOA of windage

The #112 would provide an additional 35 minutes at 1,000 yards

I'm going to be shooting at the Quigley match next month which goes to 805 yards and at the Montana state bpcr silhouette championship which goes out to 500 yards

So... would the #112 really be necessary or should I save my money and buy either the #113 or a front sight from Lee Shaver like the 17 series?

So... I just got a new shipment of 45-90 brass in to convert to 40-70 sharps bottleneck and the method that I am using is to convert them is:

Step 1: reform them by using my 40-70 sharps bottleneck full length sizing die

Step 2: cut them down to 2.250in using my Lyman case trimmer with power adapter and carbide case cutter head

These cases will fit in the chamber of my original Sharps model 1874