lonegunman
Member
I have an 1886 in 45-90 and recently purchased a Shiloh Sharps in the same caliber. It left me wondering a few things.
I have 300 and 350gr loads in smokeless for the 1886 and tried then in the Sharps. They stink,,,,,no kidding. They are hardcast bullets and mild loaded and they group the paper at 100yds. I had a few 405gr 45-70s and tried them and they got closer together with one decent 4 shot cluster about 3 inches.
It appears the gun likes heavier bullets. Does anyone have a favorite? Does anyone have a favorite loading?
I have never reloaded black powder and am planning on starting, what is good to read?
What is the deal with wads and do you really need them?
Paper patched, does it really make for a more accurate round?
Any other good to know stuff would be great.
I have 300 and 350gr loads in smokeless for the 1886 and tried then in the Sharps. They stink,,,,,no kidding. They are hardcast bullets and mild loaded and they group the paper at 100yds. I had a few 405gr 45-70s and tried them and they got closer together with one decent 4 shot cluster about 3 inches.
It appears the gun likes heavier bullets. Does anyone have a favorite? Does anyone have a favorite loading?
I have never reloaded black powder and am planning on starting, what is good to read?
What is the deal with wads and do you really need them?
Paper patched, does it really make for a more accurate round?
Any other good to know stuff would be great.