anyone have a high wall?
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I've had a few of them over the years, antique Winchesters and the Browning versions. Always liked them. I don't think John Browning ever had a bad design.
I am not sure of the maker but my Uncle has one in .45-70 that has a L O N G barrel, double set trigger and fancy tang sight ... that must weigh 11-12 lbs rifle only. He can load that thing with loads from light puff 300gr to punisher 500gr depending on intended use. It is actually the easiest iron sighted rifle for me and I have always liked it but had something else ahead of it on the want list ... but I never miss a chance to send some rounds down range when I see it.
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I was thinking 30-40 krag but I'll most likely go with 45-70.
I would like to do some Quigley or Creedmoor shoots.
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The breech loaders are a blast. I have a Shiloh #3 Sporter in .45-90 with full 30" octagon barrel and MVA Vernier Soule sight. Also a Browning 1885 Traditional Hunter in .45-70
Browning used to make an 1885 High wall and Low wall in various calibers back in the late '90's. I believe Winchester is now producing them, but only the hunting models.
If budget allows look at Shiloh Sharps which is what the Quiqley rifle is, 1874 Sharps.
http://www.winchesterguns.com/produ.../model-1885-high-wall-traditional-hunter.html
https://shilohrifle.com/rifles/1874-sharps-rifle/1874-hartford-clone-en/
Browning used to make an 1885 High wall and Low wall in various calibers back in the late '90's. I believe Winchester is now producing them, but only the hunting models.
If budget allows look at Shiloh Sharps which is what the Quiqley rifle is, 1874 Sharps.
http://www.winchesterguns.com/produ.../model-1885-high-wall-traditional-hunter.html
https://shilohrifle.com/rifles/1874-sharps-rifle/1874-hartford-clone-en/
Sweet. I like the sharps but my heart leans toward the high wall. @Bunsen I was looking at the Italian remakes is it worth the extra 400 to go with a Winchester?
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If they are being made in Japan by Miroku for Winchester then absolutely! Not that there is anything wrong with the Italian remakes.
Before plunking down the cash, be advised the Quigley is shot in Montanna and way in the middle of nowhere. Great ambition, but learn about Black Podwer Cartridge Rifles (BPCR) before diving in. You will have to learn more about shooting than you ever thought was out there from casting, to paper patching to handling, to cleaning. This game ain't nuthin like modern guns. There are a couple boards where these guys hang out. Search for BPCR and Cast Boolits for more info than you ever thought possible. It's VERY, VERY deep and fascinating rabbit hole.
Thank you but I do have a little experience with BP. I don't know it all for sure. Thanks for the links. How far do the shoot at the Quigley?
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Googlly search is your friend. But I will say this, you'll be shooting near the 1k yd mark in constantly changing conditions out in the middle of nowhere but Big Sky country is drop dead georgeoussssss.
There are a number of BPCR matches on this side of the Mississippi to get your feet wet before taking on the biggun. One of my North South Skirmish team members shoots BPCR shilouette and has a blast. He's shooting a 45/70 Sharps made by Pedersoli. The Pedersoli guns have a hot/cold reputation as the barrel quality isn't always quite to snuff in these guns but they are still a great beginners gun.
There are a number of BPCR matches on this side of the Mississippi to get your feet wet before taking on the biggun. One of my North South Skirmish team members shoots BPCR shilouette and has a blast. He's shooting a 45/70 Sharps made by Pedersoli. The Pedersoli guns have a hot/cold reputation as the barrel quality isn't always quite to snuff in these guns but they are still a great beginners gun.
Nope, I don't but I know some who do. When I get the BPCR I'm after, I'll dive right in. In the meantime, there's tons of info on Cast Boolits. Lots of other stuff you need to know also in conjunction with paper patching to make it work. It's kinda like a system and no one part works without the rest. Have to know BP reloading technique and it's pretty different from smokeless. Add in casting and all it's quirks and there's tons to learn.
I've been looking at cimarron's stuff and they seem to get good reviews.