45-90

.45-90

Starline produces brass for the .45-90 Sharps. Buffalo Arms has loaded cartridges for the .45-90. Any .45-70 components will work for the .45-90.
Load data can be found in the Lyman books and other load data sources.

Jeff
 
I can see that. I was told you can shoot 45-70 black powder in the 45-90 as the only difference was in the length of the case. like shooting 38 spec in a 357 mag. Any idea's on that anyone.
 
Yeah I say $38.50 for a box of 20 is steep, and that's overstock ammo, I was happy with the 45-70 at $20.00 box of 20, sorry can't answer the case length question.
How about a picture of the rifle?
 
I can see that. I was told you can shoot 45-70 black powder in the 45-90 as the only difference was in the length of the case. like shooting 38 spec in a 357 mag. Any idea's on that anyone.
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It is physically possible and not actively dangerous. A lot of .45-XX have been shot with .45-70 either for hunting or just to say "we shot Grandpa's rifle" but I can't think accuracy would be very good.

No need to improvise, .45-90 brass is readily available and you will not wear it out very fast with black powder or light smokeless.
 
I have a 1978 made Browning Creedmoor in .45-90 and regularly shoot .45-70 in it with NO discernable difference in accuracy. Yes, I do have .45-90 brass and do shoot it, but have LOTS more .45-70.
Again, I can't tell any difference between the two.
 
Tom

I have the Quigley Sharps by Cimarron Pedersoli. It was given to me but with no ammo or instruction book. Has all the fancy sights with the bubble level at the front sight and big folding ajustible at the rear. It is marker Black Powder only 45-90. Can you shoot light smokeless in this or is that a NO NO ?????
 
Gunner336

That rifle is high on my want list but I want 45-70 for my Sharps, mainly because I have a lot of loaded rounds and a set of dies. Keep it simple my motto.
I have a H&R Officers model trapdoor I only shoot BP in mine and if I had your Sharps that's all I'd use.
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There is no reason not to shoot "light smokeless" in .45-90; IF you have the data. I think Lyman #49 lists it but don't know for sure.
 
Yes, Lyman #49 DOES list a lot of smokeless loads for the .45-90, but only for CAST bullets. There is no reason at all not to substitute .45-70 jacketed loads for the .45-90, assuming your using .45-90 brass. I just shoot .45-70 ammo in the .45-90 with just as good results.

Merry Christmas y'all
 
.45-90

Here is mine. C. Sharps Boss gun. Grade II. .45-90, 34" barrel, long range sights. I use both BP and smokeless. Accurate Arms 5744 works great.

Jeff
 

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Nice rig.
I am a traditionalist. I have not shot smokeless in my .40-65 Browning since I got it and doubt the previous owner did. My .38-55 Winchester has not seen nitro for 12-15 years and even then no jacketed bullets, although I did have some gas checks when using it for CAS sidematches before I got into BPCR..
 
Thanks guys for all the info. I was given this gun and I am learning about it. I am a pistol shooter never have been a BP shooter but it seems like fun.
I maybe asking for more info later.

I have no 45-90 ammo except some factory 45-70 and wanted to ask this.

It is PMC " Precision Made Cartridges" It is a commercial load in boxs marked like old cowboy ammo. It say " PMC Smokeless 45-70 Gov't cartridge faithfully reproduces the original , which was the official US Military Cartridge from 1873 to 1892. It is loaded with 406 Gr. Flat nose hard cast lead bullet with a velocity of 1250 per second ".

Box says made in Boulder City, Nevada

I dont know if he shot this in the Pedersoli as he also had a Marlin Limited in 45-70.

Thanks, and Merry Xmas to all on the boards.
 
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This is my collection of BPCR's, minus a cut down 1874 Trapdoor purchased after photo taken. All are .45-70 except the bottom High Wall, it is a Browning Creedmoor in .45-90

Photo quality not the best.
 

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