cowrustler Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Looking for .40-70 Sharps BN brass and dies to feed my original Sharps. Buffalo Arms has no stock right now. Thanks for any help or clues as to who might have them.
Grass Range Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Good cartridge. I thought I was the only one shooting it. Buffalo killer.
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Count me in.....Shiloh 40-70 SBN. If I remember the original took a .406 instead of a .408 bullet and case dimensions may be slightly different from modern. Then there is the is rim thickness to consider so it would behoove you to do a chamber cast to see exactly what you have before you spend a bunch of change I saw a set of dies for sale either on ebay or the 24hrcampfire classifieds not too long ago so keep a watch out.
La Sombra Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Check out https://www.ammunitionartifacts.com/unitedstatescartridgecases/4070-sharps-bottleneck . Pricey but available. I have bought other formed brass from them. As for dies, you're on your own. La Sombra
cowrustler Posted March 31, 2023 Author Posted March 31, 2023 La Sombra, thank you. I ordered 100 cases from those folks. From what I read the original bullet was .403. Dies are available; I'd just like to get some for less than $200, cowrustler
Earl Brasse, SASS #3562 Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Call these guys, it looks like it is still in stock? $148. RCBS Set SBN (not sure if that is the same as BN or if Bottle Neck & Short Bottle neck are the same) I have bought from them & they were easy to talk to & shipped fast. https://oldarmsofidaho.com/product/rcbs-40-70-sharps-3-die-set-406-diameter/
cowrustler Posted April 1, 2023 Author Posted April 1, 2023 Earl, thank you so much. I called for these today and they were closed but left my phone number and I will get back to them. There is only one version of the Sharps bottle neck so I think these are the ones I need. They seem to be a rare item and I do appreciate the help I've gotten here from both you and La Sombra, cowrustler
Mezcal Charlie Posted April 2, 2023 Posted April 2, 2023 I just sold my Shiloh Sharps and I have the dies (Lee) new never used some new brass, a box of cowboy loads (20) and a box of Hornady lever (20) as well as some bullets. If you’re still looking, let me know and I’ll put together a price and send pics. Couldn't PM you. Text me at 864-546-1952
cowrustler Posted April 2, 2023 Author Posted April 2, 2023 Charlie, I can't text- the keyboard is too small for an oldtimer. Yes, I'm interested. Please send photos and price, Bill (aka cowrustler)
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