1863 Sharps Cartridge Conversion-sighting in distance
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One of the best write up I have seen is
"One of the scientist there had a laptop computer and he did a bunch of tapping with the data accumulated so far and said, “Elevate the muzzle to 4 1/2 to five degrees and you’ll get a Billy Dixon shot. That was done with the same load and the bullet landed at 1,517 yards. I’d say that scientist was on the ball. Incidentally, five degrees of muzzle elevation can easily be gotten with only the rear barrel sight on a Shiloh Sharps. -"
Full article at.... http://powderburns.tripod.com/sharps.html
Also check out this one
https://gundigest.com/more/classic-guns/going-the-distance-with-the-sharps-rifle
I have wanted a Sharps for years
And this year may be my year to get one
Fingers crossed
"The Front sight.
If you ever decide to shoot your Pederosoli Sharps you will need to take a small file with you to the range. The brass insert used for the front sight stands well above the base, and if you try to shoot before modifying it you will be scratching your head wondering where all the bullets went. Before doing any filing on their rifles, Terry and Bob first wrapped tape (masking, electricians appear to work well) two-three times around the barrel to isolate the sight and protect the metal surface from any accidental gouges. They set the rifle in a vise or immovable rest and began to sight the rifle in. Based upon where the bullet impacted, they would gently shave a few millimeters off the brass sight. This causes the barrel and the point of impact to rise up slightly. The boys would make the corrections, fire another shot and make more corrections. Eventually they had the front sight adjusted so that it would be ‘dead on’ at 100 yards. Another reason to adjust the front sight is if you are to enhance your USSS impression by putting a modified bayonet on the end of your Sharps. The unmodified front sight sits too tall (and the base too wide) that
prevents the bayonet and locking rings from passing over it. "
The above is from....
http://www.berdansharpshooters.com/Everything_Sharps.pdf
"One of the scientist there had a laptop computer and he did a bunch of tapping with the data accumulated so far and said, “Elevate the muzzle to 4 1/2 to five degrees and you’ll get a Billy Dixon shot. That was done with the same load and the bullet landed at 1,517 yards. I’d say that scientist was on the ball. Incidentally, five degrees of muzzle elevation can easily be gotten with only the rear barrel sight on a Shiloh Sharps. -"
Full article at.... http://powderburns.tripod.com/sharps.html
Also check out this one
https://gundigest.com/more/classic-guns/going-the-distance-with-the-sharps-rifle
I have wanted a Sharps for years
And this year may be my year to get one
Fingers crossed
"The Front sight.
If you ever decide to shoot your Pederosoli Sharps you will need to take a small file with you to the range. The brass insert used for the front sight stands well above the base, and if you try to shoot before modifying it you will be scratching your head wondering where all the bullets went. Before doing any filing on their rifles, Terry and Bob first wrapped tape (masking, electricians appear to work well) two-three times around the barrel to isolate the sight and protect the metal surface from any accidental gouges. They set the rifle in a vise or immovable rest and began to sight the rifle in. Based upon where the bullet impacted, they would gently shave a few millimeters off the brass sight. This causes the barrel and the point of impact to rise up slightly. The boys would make the corrections, fire another shot and make more corrections. Eventually they had the front sight adjusted so that it would be ‘dead on’ at 100 yards. Another reason to adjust the front sight is if you are to enhance your USSS impression by putting a modified bayonet on the end of your Sharps. The unmodified front sight sits too tall (and the base too wide) that
prevents the bayonet and locking rings from passing over it. "
The above is from....
http://www.berdansharpshooters.com/Everything_Sharps.pdf
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I didn't want to sway the opinions of those responding.
But I am guessing at least 200 yards. Fired rounds today with 450 gr bullet, Fg powder with Cream of Wheat filler. Very little fouling...
50 and 100 yards did not hit target. Various shots at about 15, 25, and 35 yards (approx) will keep a group well under 1", but 5" high, then 7" high, then 10" high. So still climbing and probably well over target at 50 (and 100?) yards...
But I am guessing at least 200 yards. Fired rounds today with 450 gr bullet, Fg powder with Cream of Wheat filler. Very little fouling...
50 and 100 yards did not hit target. Various shots at about 15, 25, and 35 yards (approx) will keep a group well under 1", but 5" high, then 7" high, then 10" high. So still climbing and probably well over target at 50 (and 100?) yards...
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