bronko22000

I'm spiffing up my Pedersoli 1874 Sharps. I put a globe front sight on it and a Creedmoor syle tang sight both from Pedersoli. It originally had a ramp front and a flip up rear sight. I also made a blank for the original rear sight dovetail from an old muzzleloader front sight.
I have a load that shoots pretty good so I plan on taking it out tomorrow and see how well it will shoot after I get it dialed in.

Wingbone

A fine looking rifle. Need a range report to go with it. I love single shots.

bronko22000

You got it Wingbone. I took 2 rifles out today. This Pedersoli and a Win 94 in 32 Spl that I installed a new front sight on. After sighting the 1874 in @ 50 yards (all the taped holes) I got it zeroed, note the orange and black target repair stickers near the bullseye. I moved the target out to 100 yards, raised up the Creedmoor sight and shot the 3 shot group. I did some minor tweaking and shot another shot at a different target to confirm.
After being more than happy with the results I cranked up the sight again and took a couple shots at a 10" plate at 200 yards hitting it 2 out of 3 times! I was impressed. My load is 49 gr of IMR4064 under a home cast 405 gr paper patched bullet.
On a side note my little 94 was also shooting fantastic but my new bead front sight is too high. I got a .410" but need to get one about .310" My rear ramp is all the way up and I'm still 3" low at 50 yards.

Wingbone

It not only looks good, but it's accurate as well. D@mn fine shooting.

bronko22000

Thanks. Surprised me too! I normally don't shoot iron sights that well. It was just a good day. The 32 spl shot great too at 50 yards. I just couldn't get it high enough. A new front sight is on order.
The Sharps is just for fun. No way I'm toting that thrugh the woods. It probably weighs inat around 13 lbs.