Buddy found these in a shop unfired in MT. They were built years ago, 3000B serials. Amazing craftsmanship. I’m always amazed when I pick up a new Shiloh. These I found as I was trying to decide between ordering a 45-70 or a 40-65. The striped one is a 45-70 and weighs 10.8 pounds. The heavy half is the 40-65 and weighs 11.9 pounds. 45-70 will be a hunting rifle to go along with my saddle rifle in 45-90.
As luck would have it, about 30 mins after ups dropped these off, usps delivered a box full of mold from Steve Brooks. Another example of fine craftsmanship. His turnaround time was great as well.
Looking forward to learning more from you guys and getting some rifles out on the range.
Lumpy Grits wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:38 am
Beautiful
Looks like both sight staffs are angled backwards
Should be 2-3* titled forward.
The 40-65 was off a good bit, the 45-70 wasn’t as bad but was slightly back. Thanks for the heads up. I didn’t realize how easy they were to adjust. The others at the house were all ok but I checked them too while I was at it!
The 45-70 shoots great. Only one I’ve had a chance to shoot so far. I ran 500 Flatpoints in it. ES was good and groups were great, running about 1210 fps. I got a 450 grain flat point HP as well I’d like to try for deer. Not sure if it will beat the 500 but I’d like to give it a go. I’m going to try and take a doe with it or the 50-90 at then beginning of January if the weather cooperates.
I have brass prepped and bullets cast for the 40-65 but haven’t had a chance to try it yet. I have a 350 grain flat point cast. I also have a 420 grain CM style bullet to try later.
I sent you a message over on campfire actually about some 40-65 brass to find out if it was a legit deal. If you get a chance, give that a look. I formed a bunch from 45-70 and will likely start with that but wouldn’t mind some correct headstamped brass if I can get it.
