Marshal Phil DeGrave SASS #55202 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Howdy all, A couple years ago I bought a Sharps replica marked 45-70. Never shot really well despite putting a real expensive sight on it. Had a local Gunsmith look at it, he informed me it was NOT a 45-70, more like a 45-100. I recently checked prices on 45-100 ammo, it's too expensive to purchase for a test (fit) so I'm hoping to borrow some unloaded ammo. Bottom line, I'm not sure if I want to rent a 45-100 reamer, pay to have the rifle "fixed" or to go ahead and ream it out to a 45-120 (cheaper ammo). I'm thinking if i can borrow a couple of each, unprimed, un-powdered, bullet set properly in a case for a test fit I would be able to make a better decision. I know it sounds stupid, but I am on a real tight budget. I am probably going to sell the gun after I make it "right" so I don't want to invest in a bunch of ammo. Your thoughts are welcome, please let me know if you are willing to help. Thanks a bunch , Marshal Phil DeGrave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Howdy all, A couple years ago I bought a Sharps replica marked 45-70. Never shot really well despite putting a real expensive sight on it. Had a local Gunsmith look at it, he informed me it was NOT a 45-70, more like a 45-100. I recently checked prices on 45-100 ammo, it's too expensive to purchase for a test (fit) so I'm hoping to borrow some unloaded ammo. Bottom line, I'm not sure if I want to rent a 45-100 reamer, pay to have the rifle "fixed" or to go ahead and ream it out to a 45-120 (cheaper ammo). I'm thinking if i can borrow a couple of each, unprimed, un-powdered, bullet set properly in a case for a test fit I would be able to make a better decision. I know it sounds stupid, but I am on a real tight budget. I am probably going to sell the gun after I make it "right" so I don't want to invest in a bunch of ammo. Your thoughts are welcome, please let me know if you are willing to help. Thanks a bunch , Marshal Phil DeGrave I have some .45 - 2 7/8 dummys that I made up to carry on set. No primers, no powder, paper patched. You can have a couple. Let me have an address for ya and i'll be in town tomorrow and send them to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I had a similar situation with a 50 cal. that was just marked "50 Sharps". It was assumed that it was 50-90. I had bought components and dies to load just that. It turned out to be 50-140. I was able to return everything and buy what I needed. What I did to determine chamber length was to try to chamber the 50 case and trim as needed to fit chamber. Then I seated a bullet with very little tension and chambered to determine overall cartridge length. This worked well for me. Horace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Phil DeGrave SASS #55202 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Wolfgang, P.M. sent. Thanks a bunch. HP, that's the plan for now. Just need something to start the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 A chamber cast would give you a precise measurement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Wolfgang, P.M. sent. Thanks a bunch. Two dummy rounds on the way to ya . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.O. Curly Jim Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I have a couple of .45 120 3 1/4 SS I could send ya if ya need..let me know...or ever better some brass cases.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Phil DeGrave SASS #55202 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 T.O. I'm going to check out the cases Wolfgang sent me first. If they don't fit I'll get back to you. Thanks to all of you for offering the help. Have a Great Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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