How strong

groundhog244

November 09, 2015 15:24

How strong is the action in reproduction Italian Sharps rifles(1874)in 45-70 gov. compared to todays Ruger or Marlins rifles in 45-70.?????

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  CapnMidnight

  November 09, 2015 21:41

  Should be just as strong, modern metal and a very stout design.
  W.D.

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  Hawk Carse

  November 21, 2015 08:11

  Pedersoli "rates" their .45-70s for use with smokeless up to 29007 CUP. Their Sharps copies are NOT as strong as a Ruger and probably not as strong as a Marlin.
  This will still get you onto the "1886" page in the Lyman manual. Pedersoli recommends the Accurate Arms manual, look under "standard pressure, approx. 28000 psi"
  Is a 400 grain bullet at 1700 fps enough for you?
  
  Any Italian made .45-70 will have been proof tested for that pressure, so it won't blow up, but that is not saying how long the cheap ones will hold up with a "steady diet" of top loads.
  
  If you want more power in a Sharps, get a Shiloh and talk to Kirk, the owner, about heavy loads.

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  groundhog244

  November 21, 2015 13:46

  Thanks for the up-date on the pressure. groundhog244

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  eastbank

  November 21, 2015 15:32

  get a ruger if you want to turn a 45-70 into a 458 mag. your shoulder will give up way before the ruger does. mr myopic.

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