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05-18-2007 | 02:53 PM

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From: Rivesville, WV

Critique this load

Posted-05/18/2007: 02:04:15 AM

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I just purchased a new Sharps Reproduction 1874, by Pedersoli. The caliber is 45-70. I am going to try this load tomorrow:
Lyman 405 grain bullet
Lead mixture is pure WW
LAR45 lube-not the red carnuba-the one just under it(CBA) or something like that.
Winchester nickel plated cases
CCI Large Rifle BR Primers
40.0 grains RL7

I am hoping to get about 1500 fps from this load-barrel length of my Sharp's is 34 inches. I am assuming pure WW should be acceptable-I have read so much about lead mixtures that I am truly confused. No gas check. What do you guys think???

I am not water quenching the bullets. The bore is .458, and I am sizing to .458. That is the only sizer I have right now-it is the one I use in my 1886, and my Trapdoor.

This long barrel Sharp's is all new to me. I am wondering if the lube will hold up in a 34" barrel??? Tom.

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