Hiwall vs Sharps

[tacmedic45]

Michael, how is the search going?  I like you years ago wanted to get into long range buffalo rifle competition.  I started off with a original rolling block action with a numrich barrel.  I then bought a browning hiwall in 45-70 the bpcr model.  then I won a persoli quigley model.  then I bought a falling blocks works hiwall in 38-55 then a couple of years ago I won a Shiloh sharps in 45-70.  I believe that I have come to the conclusion that I cant decide what I like better the hi-wall or the 74 sharps style.   If you are interested in this style of shooting consider comeing and visiting us we have the largest buffalo rifle match in the world right here in Forsyth, MT.  http://www.quigleymatch.com/

[jaybet]

Listen to the latest podcast....he's ON IT!!

[Michael Bane]

I bought a 30-inch, octagonal barrel Highwall in 45/70 from Taylor's. Marshal bought a similar spec Sharps, also from Taylor. Producer John Carter bought a 45/70 Highwall from Cimmarron.

Now we'll see how it all works!

I'm planning on 2 loads...a 405-gr Laser Cast bullet w/Trail Boss for 100 yard shooting, and a 535-gr Montana Bullet Company bullet with Accurate 5477 for the longer stuff.

Carter's cooking up something similar with 5744...Marshal will no doubt be contrarian!

Michael B

PS: I want to go with a Montana Vintage Arms scope, but I gotta wait until I hustle up some mo' money!