Discussions of powders, bullets and loading information.
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sparky
Posts: 10 Joined: Wed Oct 29, 2003 9:17 am
Location: NorthEast Mississippi
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by sparky » Thu Jan 22, 2004 5:54 pm
I ordered a 50-90 sharps in Oct. but I'm really can't decide between
it or a 45-110. Would really appreciate any help anyone can give me,
such as pros and cons of each caliber.
#1 sporter 34" heavy oct. extra fancy wood, AAA finish
plus other extras.
Harlan Sage
Posts: 261 Joined: Sun Feb 23, 2003 10:07 am
Location: Sidney, NE
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by Harlan Sage » Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:04 pm
Sparky,
It would help to know what you plan on shooting the most with it, ie. hunting, long range, etc.
Just Shoot...EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS!
Guns Have 2 enemies, Rust and Politicians!
sparky
Posts: 10 Joined: Wed Oct 29, 2003 9:17 am
Location: NorthEast Mississippi
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by sparky » Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:19 pm
All of the above. No competition, just areal nice rifle and alot
of fun.
Harlan Sage
Posts: 261 Joined: Sun Feb 23, 2003 10:07 am
Location: Sidney, NE
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by Harlan Sage » Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:12 pm
Sparky,
I'd take the 50-90 and shoot a buffalo.
Just Shoot...EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS!
Guns Have 2 enemies, Rust and Politicians!
obfmcb
Posts: 32 Joined: Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:56 pm
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by obfmcb » Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:56 pm
Sparky,
Just ordered a 50-90 myself (#3, 30" heavy oct., bone case, extra fancy, AA finish) - you can't go wrong with either caliber. In my case, already have .40's and .45's, but no .50's - mine is going to be a hunting gun and a recoil-sensitivty training tool!
Troll
Posts: 299 Joined: Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:15 pm
Location: Yorktown, Va
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by Troll » Sat Jan 24, 2004 9:31 am
My 2 cents. Take it for what it's worth.
Why punish your shoulder. Go with the 40-70 SS. It's accurate for both Long and shorter ranges depending on your loading.
Just my 2 cents.
-Finese is choosing the right size hammer
sparky
Posts: 10 Joined: Wed Oct 29, 2003 9:17 am
Location: NorthEast Mississippi
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by sparky » Sat Jan 24, 2004 10:48 am
Troll
I have a marlin guide gun in 45/70 and shoot 405 grain
bullets at 2000 ft per sec and it doesn't bother me at all.
Anyway haven't you heard Bigger is Better !