need long range rifle suggestions

buck · May 23, 2006, 08:34:37 PM

ok, im ready to get my long range rifle

. ive been looking at 1874 sharps, but would like some other options. any suggestions? caliber? rifle? my trigger finger is itchin...

Bristow Kid · May 23, 2006, 08:41:04 PM

Have you checked out the Pedersoli replicas of the #1 remington rolling blocks. I have one thats in the buffalo hunter configuration. Its chambered for .45-70 govt. Its a nice shooter and reloading suppiles are very easy to find.

buck · May 23, 2006, 09:34:08 PM

hmmm I will check the remington rolling block out... thanks

what other long range rifles are there? can I use my 50 cal. hawkin in any side matches or long range shooting?

Bristow Kid · May 23, 2006, 09:39:43 PM

I am not sure about the Hawken. But I can tell you this these events are timed. Like the silhouette match I shot this past weekend. You had 12 min 30 sec to shoot 10 targets plus your sighting shoots on the dinger target at each distance. Even with factory loaded ammunition its sometimes a close call getting in you 10 aimed shots. So a single shot muzzleloader is not a good choice. For a good reference books get a copy of "Shooting Buffalo Rifles of the Old West" By Mike Venturino. He talks about all the guns used to hunt buffalo which is what you'll want for long range shooting in CAS.

Silver_Rings · May 24, 2006, 01:55:14 PM

I have a Browning Hi wall in 38-55 which I like a lot. The 38-55 is not as common as the 45-70 but kick less and is accurate.

SR

Forty Rod · May 24, 2006, 03:00:19 PM

Check out Ballard Rifle Co on the net, but brace for sticker shock.

Chance · May 24, 2006, 05:59:48 PM

Uberti make an excellent copy of the Winchester 1885.

Chance · May 24, 2006, 06:01:19 PM

There's also a good range of Sharps rifles produced by Armi Sport - I think Taylor's is the main source over there.

Delmonico · May 24, 2006, 06:15:03 PM

Just a FYI, NCOWS does not allow the 1885's in their side match buffalo shoots, a bit to late to be a buffalo gun.

Don't forget the trapdoor, if that's what you like.

One thing I don't like about the rollers is few have a set trigger, I like a set trigger on a long range gun, gonna add one soon to my reworked 1885 Low-Wall in 22 Hornet.

Guano · June 20, 2006, 08:17:51 PM

My personnal favorite is the Remington Hepburn. Mine is in 40/90SS. It is more comfortable and fits me far better than my Shiloh Sharps in 45/110.