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Loading for 1874 Pedersoli 45-120 Sharps 3 1/4

CryptoChief
Was told I might find some reliable information on this forum for loading my 45-120. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated as I am just getting started in BP metalic cartridge shooting. Was also recommended that I ask about duplex loads and what's safe, and what's not. I will be shooting three different weight bullets, 405 FN, 475 RN and 500 Pointed round nose (all cast .459 diameter W/gas check). Powder choices don't matter to me as I am willing to try anything that works (within reason of course). BP, Pyrodex, APP, XMP5744, etc, etc.

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  • mbsams
    I'd like to hear more about that "pointed round nose"
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  • dtknowles
    You need to read through this thread on loading 45-70 for PB it has a lot of stuff that would apply to you as well.

    http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=281708

    Tim
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  • CapnMidnight
    Read everything that "Duke" Venturino has written about BPS shooting, lot of good info. He's learned from the school of trail and error and explains it very well.
    Happy shooting.
    W.D.
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  • CryptoChief
    mbsams,

    The "pointed round nose" may sound like a misnomer. I was using the discriptive given in the Midway catalog for the Lee 45-70 500 grain bullet they have listed. It is a 3 ring, flat base in a "semi-pointed" design. Don't know why they called it a pointed round nose (page 408 in master catalog #31).

    CapnMidnight, dtknowles,

    Thanks for the info. Want to know as much as possible before slinging lead. Don't need to be blowing things up, i.e. me or the rifle.

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  • Hawk Carse
    I always recommend
    Introduction to Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Loading
    http://www.ssbpcrc.co.uk/Resources/Introduction to BPCR Loading.pdf

    There is a lot of discussion on the Shiloh board, they won't flunk you if you have a different brand rifle.
    http://www.shilohrifle.com/forums/

    I suggest Fg real black and plain base bullets of 500+ grains.

    I don't have any experience in gas checks, duplex loads, nitro, or fake powders as I shoot BPCR competition where that stuff is not allowed.
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