Forums · Misc Machinist Interest · Gunsmithing ... I use it in my Shiloh Sharps 45-120 with 550 gr. ... I'd be very wary indeed of shooting anything other than th...Join Date: November 26, 2008. Location: Pennsylvaina. Posts: 218. thinking of buying a sharps 1874. im thinking of buying a sharps 1874 .45-70 or .45-90. i would like to hunt with it, but a also there is a range about 15 miles from my house that does BPCR competitions, so eventually i would like to give it a try. any suggestions on a rife that ...Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 228 posts Page 15 of 16. Jump to page: Previous; 1 ...There are a number of factors with regards to Sharps. I compete with an IAB Sharps in NSSA (see the sticky at the top of THIS forum!). In real world terms, Shiloh, Garrett, Farmington, et al, are all capable of fine accuracy. The variables you have to control- lead hardness, bullet type, bullet dia, powder type, lube, caps.You will need to let MVA know to send the sights to us, and we will mount the sights on your rifle, no charge. Choices and prices are provided on Shiloh Rifle website for convenience only. Please call us if you have any questions. www.montanavintagearms.com (406)388-4027. Standard grade wood shown with Presentation grade Shotgun Buttstock Cheek ...Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Last post Re: Merit adjustable aperture…. by jimb. Ask Shiloh questions about your Shiloh Sharps Rifle. Discussions of powders, bullets and loading information. Support for the 1863 shooter. Discussions of powders, loads, bullets, etc. Last post Re: 50 cal powder charge with….Shiloh Sharps Branded clothing including shirts jackets coats and hats . Cart is empty. ... Shiloh Forums. Shiloh Sharps 201 Centennial Dr Big Timber, MT 59011Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 117 posts Page 5 of 8. Jump to page: Previous; 1 ...May 15, 2011 · Re: 40-90 sharps straight. by MikeT » Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:41 pm. If you have an original rifle, then the 0.403 dimension maybe correct. Best to do a chamber cast to verify what it is. If you have a standard Shiloh Sharps rifle, the 40 caliber barrels are 0.400 bore x 0.408 groove diameter. Keep on hav'n fun!The description said "Shiloh Sharps Rifle 45-120 34" barrel beautiful condition". The rifle showed up a couple of days ago and here is what I found: The left side of the receiver says "Sharps Rifle Co. Pat. April 6 1869. The top flat of the barrel has the "Old Reliable" logo and is stamped "Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport, Conn."Shiloh currently offers a '74 and a '77 model, along with a percussion one too. C. Sharps has the semi-nonexistent "1875 model" on their website. Which I think is an acceptable-looking rifle, kinda has the feel of some of the British-made rifles of the same period, but is based on one prototypical model that I've never managed to find a photo of.SASS Wire Classifieds. WTS Shiloh Sharps 1874 Business Rifle. I have for sale a like new but older Farmingdale NY Shiloh sharps. It is in the Business Rifle configuration 28" round barrel standard buttstock 45-70 with a set of Lee Shaver long range soule sights with Hadley eyepiece and spirit level front globe.The Shiloh Sharps are not cheap, and I would hate to drop that kind of coin if it depreciated rapidly. All my research suggests that it will hold its value unless heavily used and abused. Used Shilohs in good condition seem to be right up there with the new guns. I suspect one thing driving that is the long wait.A forum community dedicated to Colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, …Shiloh Forums. Shiloh Sharps 201 Centennial Dr Big Timber, MT 59011 Shiloh Sharps. About us; Engraving Room; Custom Features; Recent Stories; Gift certificates; Sitemap; Customer Service. About your order; Wishlist; Comparison list; Ordering Info & Instructions;Jan 4, 2020. #10. Shiloh has long been known as a company that builds the best reproduction rifles for the Sharps cartridge rifles. They are high priced and the company makes no bones about charging it for their guns. Whether they are worth the extra money or if they are better than the Pedersoli Sharps is debatable.There are any number of BACO molds that will make bullets that your Shiloh likes, and a few that it might not. Mostly I shoot Money bullets. The 458535M1 has worked well in almost all of my 45 cal rifles, with the exception of one of my 45-70 Shilohs. The 459540M3 or 459543M3 bullets are great long range bullets in my 45-90'sRecently had a close friend pass. I'm helping his widow sell off his gun collection. In it are two Shiloh Sharps. Any recommendations on where I should …by tiger42 » Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:02 am. my father has a .54 caliber breech loading sharps rifle that he has never shot . he would like to get information on how to make bullets for. he says that it uses nitro impregnated papers ad a percussion cap. i have been reading alot about these guns but would like to talk to someone who can answer ...Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. warren t upp Posts: 6 Joined: Thu Mar 04, 2004 4:26 am. 63 sharps trajectory. Post by warren t upp » Thu Mar 04, 2004 4:35 am. evenin', first timer here with a question. first off i am saving my nickels for my first shiloh, almost there, untill then i ...Bill Goodman has helped me out on a couple of Shiloh Sharps orders. He sent me a No.1 Sporter in .45-90 in about a month while my No.1 Sporter in .45-70 took about a year. ... A forum community dedicated to Colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories ...SASS# 29768 TG Regulator. White Mountain Regulators of NH, Jedi Gunfighter #131, Order of the Crow. Posted September 12, 2019. If you are shooting 300 yards or less, go with .38-55. Much less recoil than .45-70 and very accurate. If you are shooting 300-600 yards, go with .40-65 or .45-70.If you have bought, sold or gained information from our Classifieds, please donate to Muzzleloading Forum and give back. ... Greetings, Here for your consideration is a very nice Shiloh Sharps 3 band rifle. 54 caliber. Excellent bright shiny bore. Overall very nice/excellent. This is an early one made in Farmingdale NY, so that makes it ...1874 SPORTER #3. $2,468.00. Standard Grade Wood (shown with Presentation grade wood) Shotgun or Military Buttstock No Cheek Rest No Pistol Grip Double Set... Select options. These Rifles are CUSTOM ORDERED All prices shown are Cash discount prices if using a personal check cash cashiers check or money order Please email me for credit …Feb 8, 2019 · Ray Newman. 2307 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · Feb 8, 2019. For a forum dedicated to the 1863 Sharps, log on the Shiloh-Sharps site: Shiloh Rifle Forums - Index page. Scroll down to the "1863 support/shooting" forum. In real life may you be the bad ass you claim to be on social media.... Marlinjunkie and Triggerfinger. Share.SASS# 105267L Regulator. Northwest Colorado Rangers. Posted May 15 (edited) Up for sale is a 1874 Shiloh Sharps Hartford model. This rifle is equipped with a 34 inch heavy bull barrel chambered in .45-70 Govt. ( 2 1/10 ) It has the pewter forearm tip with a patchbox in the stock . The rifle was built in 2000 in Big Timber ,Montana .Shiloh Sharps Accuracy Problems. Jump to Latest Follow. 2K views 27 replies 9 participants last post by Rick R Aug 24, 2023. Hombre1873 Discussion starter. 14 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Aug 23, 2023. I compete in a local monthly BP match using 1874 Sharps rifles in .45-70. Target is an NRA SR-1 bull at 100 yards with a non-adjustable bench rest.Forums. Sold/Expired . Shiloh Sharps 45-70. Thread starter startrek1761d; Start date Aug 6, 2023; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum ... Excellent condition, Shiloh Sharps rifle, has new MVA Vernier rear sight. Excellent bore, never fired with black powder. 30 inch barrel. Will post more pics shortly. $3400 shipped ,no trades and price is firm.Re: Using olive oil for cleaning Shiloh Sharps bore? Post by Lumpy Grits » Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:17 pm Arnie-Have you ever tried a 50/50 mix to ATF(auto. trans fluid)and Turpentine for lead removal.Fri May 24, 2024 12:17 am. Support. Ask Shiloh questions about your Shiloh Sharps Rifle. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 1963 Topics. 15748 Posts. Last post Lever …Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. Oregon Bill Posts: 521 Joined: Sat Mar 22, 2003 7:49 pm Location: Talent, OR. Cartridge Belts. Post by Oregon Bill » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:40 pm. I miss my old Wolf Ears canvas cartridge belt and wish to replace it. I can get them directly from Stan, as ...Shiloh Sharps with Lee Shaver .22lr insert. I just got a Shaver insert for my 45-70 Sharps. The rifle is a #1 Sporter 26" half round octagon barrel with MVA sights. Tried CCI standard velocity and got dime sized groupings at 25 yards. Switched to SK Standard and almost one hole, same groupings as my Anschutz 1712, outstanding.Re: 40-65 Shiloh Reamer. Reply #1 - Feb 9 th, 2021 at 7:43am. Print Post. My 40-65 reamer was ground by PTG about 18 years ago, I ordered it to match Shiloh's reamer. My RCBS dies are marked "40-65 Shiloh Sharps .408". The reamer has a cylindrical neck of about .600 in length. The dies are made the same, Lyman and the standard RCBS dies have a ...Sep 26, 2023 · Re: New to me Shiloh Sharps Post by doug_bailey » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:45 pm My press and other pieces arrived yesterday and it seems to be working fine, except that I will need to through-bolt it to my bench - it pulled the threaded inserts out of my bench top on the second de-priming try.Ask Shiloh questions about your Shiloh Sharps Rifle. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. Rollingblock Posts: 19 Joined: Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:11 am ... I'm not Kirk, but I believe the .40-70 SS as chambered by Shiloh has 0.408" groove diameter and is chambered for the .30-40 brass. The Hornady .405 brass is somewhat thicker; some ...1601 posts · Joined 2009. #28 · Mar 7, 2023. Stunning rifle as Shiloh Sharps has perfected the fine art in rifle building and nothing is going to change ‘It will be done when it’s done’ . My last one took just shy of six years,I’ve had it for two weeks. Private Smith, FL Moore and Jimmy2Dogs.Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. cognac jack Posts: 1 Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:24 pm. Sharps receivers. Post by cognac jack » Sun May 10, 2020 5:40 pm. Hello everyone, Question, Does anyone have any info on the receivers sold by Dixie gun works? They have a 1874 Sharps receiver for sale.I know this is a Shiloh Sharps Forum and not just an overall Sharps Forum, but this could maybe be an idea for future Shiloh Sharps product expansion. I have seen this Sharps pistol in an internet auction: I didn't know that Sharps used to build pistols as well. Is there more knowledge within this community about Sharps pistols? Best regards RabertTalk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. idahjo Posts: 58 Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2005 3:49 pm.40-65. Post by idahjo » Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:56 pm. Does anyone know the specific differences between the .40-65 WCF and the .40-65 Ron Long chambers? Top.Open the breech by dropping the lever. Put a small drop of oil on the ends and sides of the breech block. A small drop of oil on each side of the lever at the pin, that's all that's needed for lubricating the action. Whatever lube the lock needs Shiloh has allready put in there. 2nd time I've explained that to you. bobw.The .50-90 will do everything you have asked. However, just so's ya know, the .50-70 will also do everything you have asked. Be just a bit easier to feed and on the shoulder. In the .50s Shiloh offers the 1/22 and 1/36 twist. What kind of bullet you want to shoot will determine the rate you want.The Colorado Gun Collectors annual Gun Show is May 21 & 22, 2016. Denver Merchandise Mart. 401 East 58th Ave. Denver, Co. Just east of 58th and I-25, exit 215. The Sharps Collector Annual Meeting will be on Friday May 20th at 5 P.M. Membership questions contact [email protected] ago, I inherited a Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 in .45-70. It’s an insanely beautiful rifle that appears unfired, but the rifle does not appear to have a reticle in the front sight, it’s just an open hole (it has a rear peep sight). Is there a …SASS Wire Classifieds. WTS Shiloh Sharps 1874 Business Rifle. I have for sale a like new but older Farmingdale NY Shiloh sharps. It is in the Business Rifle configuration 28" round barrel standard buttstock 45-70 with a set of Lee Shaver long range soule sights with Hadley eyepiece and spirit level front globe.Don't forget C. Sharps Arms also out of Big Timber Mt. I believe their lead time is shorter than Shiloh's. There is always finding an original, thou there were less than 6000 model 1874 sporting rifles made they can still be found. I've picked up four in the last month and for not much more than you would pay for a some what dressed-up ...The Sharps breech is somewhat counterintuitive when it comes to muzzle loader protocol. In muzzloaders, you never leave an airspace between the powder and the ball. The Sharps breech block has this huge empty chamber behind the gascheck plate. Think of the breech block and gas check plate assembly as a steam valve.Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing is a family/Veteran owned business that has been established since 1976, and is the recognized leader in the quality production and craftsmanship of the incomparable Sharps Rifle. Each of our customers are special too us and we take great care in custom building a rifle to their desired specs and needs.The letter that came with my 38-55 said the same thing. I called Shiloh and they said if there was a SAAMI spec, like for the 38-55, they met the spec. Probably 95% of their calibers, like the 40-70 Sharps Straight, have no spec. That’s why it’s easier to print manuals with blanket instructions of Black Powder Only.Shiloh Forums. Shiloh Sharps 201 Centennial Dr Big Timber, MT 59011 Shiloh Sharps. About us; Engraving Room; Custom Features; Recent Stories; Gift certificates; Sitemap; Customer Service. About your order; Wishlist; Comparison list; Ordering Info & Instructions;SASS Forums. SASS Wire Classifieds. For sale Shiloh Sharps 45/70 **PRICE REDUCED**. Selling one of my shilohs, it is a 1874 rifle. Its got a 28 inch heavy round barrel with standard grade wood and a metal butt plate. The rifle has a semi buckhorn/ ladder rear sight and a shiloh front globe with a post insert in it.31 May 2013 ... I hv a few shiloh's and like everything else now days, its more and more expensive to shoot. Anyways, im am set on buying a chiappa mini sharps ...2,143. Jul 1, 2014. #7. Yes you can shoot smokeless. Don't try to shoot those Ruger #1 loads though. I have shot a number of the Trapdoor loads with smokeless in my Sharps with no problem. Accurate 5744 with cast bullets works great. There is no critter in North America that the 400 to 500 gr bullet going between 1100 to 1400 fps at muzzle will ...Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. ... Post by doug_bailey » Sat Oct 21, 2023 4:09 am. I checked the sight on the Sharps - I'm a bit out of practice reading verniers, but it looks like the main ladder is marked in 5' divisions with a major division at 25, 50, 75 and so-on. The vernier piece has 5 marks on it. As ...With Sharp products in your home or office, you have the assurance of quality and innovation. Sharp provides extensive user support to ensure that you know how to use the products ...Shiloh Rifle Forums. A Community of Shiloh Rifle Enthusiasts. Skip to content. Quick links. FAQ; Board index. Shiloh Rifles. Shooter to Shooter. Chronograph question. Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. Bulseyetom Posts: 34 Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:55 pm.1874 SPORTER #3. $2,468.00. Standard Grade Wood (shown with Presentation grade wood) Shotgun or Military Buttstock No Cheek Rest No Pistol Grip Double Set... Select options. These Rifles are CUSTOM ORDERED All prices shown are Cash discount prices if using a personal check cash cashiers check or money order Please email me for credit card price ...Shiloh Sharps Rifle began production in 1983. Previously, the Sharps rifle reproductions were manufactured by Shiloh Products Inc. founded by Len Mulé (pronounce Mull-A) of Garfield, New Jersey, in partnership with Wolfgang Droge, who owned Drovel Tool Company of Farmingdale, New York, from 1976 to 1983. Len Mulé was responsible …Don't forget to get a bag of .030 wads. One other thing you may run across is the cases that have been fired in that Marlin you may have to resize the snot out of to get them to chamber in your Shiloh. If you're using a 400 gr or lighter bullet in that marlin ,the twist in that Shiloh may or may not shoot those well.Shiloh Sharps Hello Sir, I am new to this forum but thought I would jump right in. I saw your post on the Sharps or the Pedersoli. Just got my Shiloh Sharps from Big Timber Montana. The work is perfect, wood to metal fit is perfect. I chose at 1st the Long Range Express but settled for the #3 sporter in .45/110 because of the options it was ...Forums. Sold/Expired . SOLD/EXPIRED Shilo Sharps Old Reliable 45-70. Thread starter DreamMaker; Start date Feb 15, 2010; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum ... Shiloh Sharps is made by Shiloh Sharps. It is a different company then C Sharps. Both are made in Big Timber, MT. D. DreamMaker Well-Known Member. Joined Aug 8, 2009 Messages 45Last Saturday was a typical summer day in the sunny south, hot and muggy. A friend and I gathered up some 1911s we had recently purchased and, just for fun, the nice case the Shiloh Sharps sent containing my No. 1 Sporter in went along, too. The range near my home is fairly small and the owner (nice guy!) really takes care of it.Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. slopok Posts: 58 Joined: Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:41 pm Location: South of Boston. c sharps. ... Now for some Shiloh content : The day after I spoke to "the guys across the street", I happened upon a couple of barely used Shiloh's at my local gun store. ...Re: 40-90 sharps straight. by MikeT » Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:41 pm. If you have an original rifle, then the 0.403 dimension maybe correct. Best to do a chamber cast to verify what it is. If you have a standard Shiloh Sharps rifle, the 40 caliber barrels are 0.400 bore x 0.408 groove diameter. Keep on hav'n fun!SOLD This is a comparatively scarce 1863 sporting rifle model, as more 1863 carbines were made. It was manufactured in 1990 when Wolfgang Droge still owned the Shiloh Sharps Rifle company. The rifle is in very good plus condition, with minimal handling marks and edge wear. Metal finish 95-98%. Th...And there you go. I completely agree. #1 Sporter w/ heavy octagon or heavy half round/half octagon barrel. .45-70, of course, - or .40-65 (also a great cartridge) in heavy half. Steel shotgun butt plate. Standard wood will save weight - if needed.Shiloh Sharps, who has one? RIDE-RED 350r; Aug 16, 2022; 2. 31 4K Dec 3, 2023 ... Pedersali 1874 Sharps LR Trigger Help. Danny1874; Mar 23, 2023; 2 ... The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA ...My Shiloh Sharps is a 14 lb 50/90, with a 620 Brooks mould bullet. Go to www.shilohrifle forums and look for bobw or Kurt or Lee Stone. I shot with Bob at the Quigley match--he was using a 10.5 lb 50/140 with approximately 550 grain paper patched bullets. I'd talk to Bob and some of the others AND I'd think about an 1874 Sharps for the set ...Shiloh Sharps 201 Centennial Dr Big Timber, MT 59011 Shiloh Sharps. About us; Engraving Room; ... Shiloh Forums. Shiloh Sharps 201 Centennial Dr Big Timber, MT 59011Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund, MTVE, and the Biden-Harris administration team up to host the first live Mental Health Youth Action Forum on May 18. On May 18, MTV Entertainment (...Re: New to me Shiloh Sharps Post by powderburner » Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:13 am Unless you are shooting 1000 yds in competition all them are keepers for practice and getting to know your gun.Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 29 posts 1; 2; Next; Bill Goodman Posts: 291 Joined: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:47 pm. Thoughts on Stamped Guns. Post by Bill Goodman » Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:33 pm. Kirk has been kind enough to share several guns recently that were dealer stamped. These are always interesting as they open ...