Sharps Borchardt 1878 Military Government Model

[Kevinofborg]

Does anyone have a Sharps Borchardt 1878 Military Government Model (45-70) and shoot it? Any recommendations on commercial ammo? Cowboy loads?
Anyone have the book by Frank De Haas Single Shot Rifles and Actions?

Thanks,
Kevin

[dezzertrat]

Searching the 'net reveals only about 7000 military model rifles were made. That's quite a piece.

I'm not very knowledgeable about these, my only black powder cartridge rifle is an 1884 Trapdoor.

I think any commercial lead bullet cowboy ammo should be safe to shoot. I believe all the cowboy ammo is safe for a Trapdoor, and the Sharps should be stronger.

For handloads, a 405 grain lead bullet and 26 grains of Accurate 5744 is plenty safe for a Trapdoor and should be fine for the Sharps.

There are some who believe only black powder should be used in these rifles. I won't argue with them, except I believe that published data for 5744 produces black powder pressures if the data from the Trapdoor section is used.

[AGB-1]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... _sacat=267

Best price I could find.

[CDFingers]

Oh, so, very cool.

CDFingers

[Enfield Shooter]

Very, very nice. How does it shoot?

[Kevinofborg]

Thanks AGB-1 for the lead on the book. I forget about EBAY as I have bought most of my used books from Amazon.

Enfield Shooter - I have not shot it yet.

Kevin

[AGB-1]

https://www.facebook.com/GRPClub
Black powder Matches 4th Sat./Sun. each month.500 yd. range.Call for Details.

[Kevinofborg]

That would be a good drive from me 130-140 miles one way but thanks for the tip.