1859/1863 Percussion Sharps and ranges beyond 300 yards

[LeadShark]

Have any of the Percussion Sharps owners on this forum ever shot their Sharps out to a range beyond 300 yards? If so, would you like to share the result? Would like to know how capable these very interesting firearms can be.

 

[Stantheman86]

I have no way to shoot beyond 300 but I've only fired a Cartridge Sharps to 300.

I would think the 1859 Sharpshooter with double set triggers would be capable of hitting a point target at 300 yards and beyond. One of these with a Malcolm scope would be an insanely fun rifle.

 

[Jaegermeister]

No. But I shot at 200yds with fair accuracy (for me) with my infantry rifle. It’s cool to watch the shiny lead slug arc it’s way down range and then hear a big “thwack” as it hits the plywood backstop.

 

[LeadShark]

No. But I shot at 200yds with fair accuracy (for me) with my infantry rifle. It’s cool to watch the shiny lead slug arc it’s way down range and then hear a big “thwack” as it hits the plywood backstop.

That sounds great! What is your load?

 

[Jaegermeister]

It was 60 gr ffg Goex with a ringtail conical cast from a Pedersoli mold wrapped in a paper cartridge and SPG lube. Just enough filler (grits) to bring the paper tail right up to the cut off plate. The rubber O ring modification kept the block working freely shot after shot. Kinda wish I hadn’t sold it.

 

[wb78963]

i can't even see 300 yards
Bunk (one of the old guys)