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    Sharps Carbine

    420 grain lead projectile, 50 grains Holysmoke FFG, 50 metres off hand, pretty pleased! Name:  BB7CB8C6-AA37-48EE-B941-3E66DF0E4CA8.jpeg
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    Im fast developing an itch that needs scratching....... these big old slow smoke poles are getting in my head. thats a very very dead deer right there .

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    Lots of fun, out of 20 various sized silhouettes I dropped one shot, off hand shooting, best I’ve done for a while and with a new load, usually use 63grains FFG and a 500 grain projectile!
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    how about a pic of the gun ?

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    Sharpes copy, Short carbine, Pedersoli manufacture, 45/70
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    Criky its about the same vintage as you. Thanks for the info last week
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    "ars longa, vita brevis"

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    um yip that will scratch itch nicely....now what do want to swap for it????

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    I'm looking for a new Ranger, if that helps!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maca49 View Post
    Is this a recent one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MSL View Post
    Is this a recent one?
    Yes a replica made in Italy, probably 10-20 yrs old
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    You need to take that to wanganui for a deer. If its too heavy Ill offer to carry it.

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    Yep drill a hole in the nose of the projectile and I’ll be away! Will have a play on the Taupo range first out to 100 metres
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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Duck View Post
    Im fast developing an itch that needs scratching....... these big old slow smoke poles are getting in my head. thats a very very dead deer right there .
    do it! join antique arms while you are at it!
    Use enough gun

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    every time I want to upload a photo it decides to try playing a game and making it hard for me.....

    Anyway, imagine a paper cartridge for the sharps. that was the photo.
    Use enough gun

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    Quote Originally Posted by 40mm View Post
    do it! join antique arms while you are at it!
    Why? Ive been a member for years?
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