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Old 07-20-2008 | 11:32 AM
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Is this the sharps that loads from the muzzle? I am looking for the one that Rick Hacker "The muzzleloading Hunter' Has on the front page of his book. The one i am looking at is a .54cal.
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Old 07-20-2008 | 12:31 PM
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I thought all Sharps were breachloading. The pre-cartridge models loaded a paper cartridge. A blade on the breachblock sliced the rear end off the cartridge on the way up, exposing the powder to the cap detonation. Or, A bullet was dropped into the breach, followed by loose powder.
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Old 07-20-2008 | 12:34 PM
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No clue, ive never messed with a sharps.

The one i am looking at, the owner said it uses loose powder and percussion cap and can load from the muzzle.
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