would you sale a Shilo Sharps for?

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20 July 2008, 08:34

paleohunter

would you sale a Shilo Sharps for?

I want a new rifle don't need one just want one. My question to you is I have a Shilo Sharps 45-90 that I shoot about once every two years BP is a pain for me and I dont know of a smokeless load. However would you sell it for a Ruger #1 in say 450-400 if yoiu could find one. I already have one #1 in 270 and I love single shots. Let me know what you think.

20 July 2008, 16:20

Concho42

Oh sell it ! how much are you asking ?

20 July 2008, 17:49

Gatogordo

Of course I'd sell it if it was an "unfun" gun for me or if I didn't want it anymore. What you might or might not buy to replace it is immaterial.

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20 July 2008, 19:59

ireload2

quote:
Originally posted by paleohunter:
I want a new rifle don't need one just want one. My question to you is I have a Shilo Sharps 45-90 that I shoot about once every two years BP is a pain for me and I dont know of a smokeless load. However would you sell it for a Ruger #1 in say 450-400 if yoiu could find one. I already have one #1 in 270 and I love single shots. Let me know what you think.

Smokeless loads are available for the 45-90 at Accurate Arms powder.
45-90 Data Accurate Arms

21 July 2008, 21:15

loud-n-boomer

I have been told that the newest Lyman cast bullet manual also has smokeless loads for the .45-90, but if you are interested in selling, I might be interested in buying your Shilo, depending on the model and features.

22 July 2008, 02:20

bradhe

Also a Shiloh sharps is worth far more than a ruger #1

23 July 2008, 03:45

paleohunter

Its an 1874 model with a French Grey reciver 30" oct barrel.
I know that the shilo is worth more $ wise and story wise but then so is a 450-400 caliber although not as much.

05 August 2008, 06:38

ClaMar

Paleohunter,

I've used AA5744 powder and cast bullets in a couple of Shilohs, including a .45-90. I worked up a load and used that rifle with very good results on plains game in South Africa in 2006.

A couple of things to remember: you can double-charge with any of the faster smokeless powders-i weigh each cartridge before it goes into the box, in addition to normal precautions of visuallly-checking each and every round before seating the bullets.

Clarence

06 August 2008, 09:01

paleohunter

This may be a stupid question but can you fire 45-70 loads in a 45-90? or is there throat issues?