[WTS 45-120 and a lot of extras]

BTT

[WTS 45-120 and a lot of extras]

Eyesa Horg

 

Thanks for the information.  I PM him.

[WTS 45-120 and a lot of extras]

FS – 45-120 – 3 ¼” Sharps straight

 Details are as follows

 

This is a custom rifle built by late Bill Bagwell.  Workmanship and attention to details are impressive. I doubt you if will find a prettier gun.  Gun is used – probably shot less than 250 rounds.

 

Sharps action was obtained from a gentleman in Cape Giraudoux, Mo.  

Action is color case harden

Double set triggers

34” full bull barrel by Douglas with a mirror bright bore

Twist rate is 1 in 20

Land diameter = 0.450”

Groove diameter = 0.458” 

Throated for paper patched bullets but suitable for cast bullets also

Globe front sight with windage and spirit level

Various inserts for front sight included in small case.

Muzzle cut for false muzzle

Vernier Tang rear sight midrange (I believe) with  windage adjustment

Pistol grip is very nice piece of pattern welded steel 

Stock and forearm is made from a gorgeous piece of Bastogne walnut

Shotgun style but-plate

SN 4855  

Weight around 12 ½” pounds

 

Additional items included in the price are:

 

3 dies set RCBS for 45-120

20 pieces of RCBS brass

100 pieces of Norma brass (new) 

19 pieces of Huntington brass (new)

Custom made one of a kind Shell box from Pecan with capacity for 52 loaded 45-120 cartridges

 

 

Total price for everything is $4000 plus shipping and cost of nice hard case from my FFL to your FFL. Cashier check or money order will be required and items will be shipped after the check clears my bank.  FTF based upon location is always an option.

 

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[45-120 Reloading recipe]

lumpy Gritz

 

Sent you a PM

[45-120 Reloading recipe]

Folks

 

I have been working up loads of my 45-120 sharps with a 1-20 twist 34" Douglas barrel with mixed results.  I have been using ole Eenlsford 1 1/2 F powder between 100 -110 grains with 535 postell bullets.  At 200 yards best I can do is a 12" pie plate grouping.

 

Suggestions would certainly be welcomed.

 

 

[Dip or Bottom Pour]

Thanks a lot to everyone for your comments and past experiences.

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[Dip or Bottom Pour]

Folks

I need some advice as to which way to go since I am going to be buying some equipment.  I am casting 535 g with a single cavity mold.  Over the course of a year, I probably will shoot 200 to 300 rounds.

 

What are the advantages and disadvantage of each casing method?

 

Thanks

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[Big Bore Bullet Casting]

Folks

 

I have a 45 caliper 535 g postell bullet mold and would like to cast some 500 g postell using the same mold.  Is that possible?   Can I add some Tin to lighten the weight but then that will also make the bullet harder.  Am I correct?

 

Suggestions are certainly appreciated.  Thanks a lot

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[Cimarron Wyatt Earp/Tombstone revolvers]

Hasting holsters out of Corinth miss

[Deviation in FPS]

1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:

Up the compression. 

I compress Old E about .350.

 

OLG

 

Since I am new to the black powder world, if I add more compression and I want the bullet to be long and touch the rifling, do I add veg wads to take up the extra space?

[Deviation in FPS]

Lead Monger

 

Thanks for the information.  For my education, why to you suggest to not utilize the ox yoke wad?  How much is too much powder compression?

 

Thanks

[Deviation in FPS]

Buckshot

no correlation between cleaning and velocity

 

how do you obtain your compression— searing bullet deeper or adding more veg wads

 

it seems bay rifle  does not like bullet jump but like the bullet to be on the rifling 

[WTB 45-120 Brass]

TRVLRMN

 

I sent you a PM

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[Deviation in FPS]

Thanks for all the advice. 

 

Let me add a bit more information.

 

Velocity running from 1425 to 1475

New batteries installed with  same results

blow tube between ever shot then clean after 5th  shot

Using SPG lube with 530 gr postel bullets

Powder measured by weight -- 100 grains and dropped via drop tube

Federal match grade rifle primers

I use 0.030 veg wad and ox yoke wad on top of powder;

Compression is light about 0.030" -- what is considered excessive?

Bullet is seat into rifling and no crimp

Cases have not been annealed

Using Old Einsford 1 1/2 F

Do not full length size case

 

 

Ok now that I have provided a lot more information on what I am doing, what do I need to change or  modify or start doing in order to obtain a more consistent fps?

 

thanks for all your help

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[Deviation in FPS]

Folks

 

I have been loading 100 g of 1 1/2 F  for a 45-120.  Over a 10 shot average, I am getting a 50 fps spread (from the highest to the lowest).  Average FPS = 1450.  Since I am new to the black powder world, is that pretty good, ok or stinks like a dead skunk?

 

Thanks 

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[WTB 45-120 Brass]

TRVLRMN

 

I sent you a PM

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[WTB 45-120 Brass]

Folks

 

I wanted to make you aware that a fellow by name of Hollett (who has been banned) and his side kick Ferrell Cohen tried to scam me today.  They had 100 pieces of 45-120 Starline brass for 175 plus shipping (already sounds funny since this brass is going for about 3 to 5 buck each.)  Only wanted PayPal or Venno, would not supply me a pix of their driver licenses & provided an apartment  address in Benbrook Texas.  He took a pix of the brass all saran wrapped but there was no star Line stamping on the head stamp.  

 

Beware when a person he has a buddy who has exactly what you need for one heck of a good deal!!!!!

 

And by the way, he got no money from me.

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[Scammers]

10 hours ago, Eliphalet R. Moderator said:

"Hollet" banned.   3rd Party scam.

He contacted me today and said his friend had the 45-120 brass that I looking for. I contacted Ferrell cohen via email. Price for brass was way too cheap and he only wanted pay pay or venno. Seemed like a scam as it sure was. I had phone number Ferrell call from if needed

 

tennessee snuffy

[WTB 45-120 Brass]

New or used works for me.

 

Thanks

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[Do I do it?]

How long is the barrel?

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[Truck Vault]

I have been thinking about getting a truck vault system.  I was wondering how many folks have a gun storage system  like Truck Vault in their vehicle?  What do you like and dislike about it?  Do you keep your guns stored in the truck vault when you go to a hotel during a big shoot?  

 

Does anyone know of one for sale?

 

Thanks for the feedback

 

Tennessee Snuffy

[New price: Unfired Shiloh Sharps Hartford Quigley 45-110 and extra's]

I will can tell you that Ole Step N Mud is as honest as they come.  If he tells you it is raining outside, you better get your umbrella.  A great guy to do business with and shoot with.

 

Tennesse Snuffy