Hello all,
I just purchased a Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Cavalry carbine in .45-70 caliber.
I plan on shooting primarily cowboy action factory loads. I purchase a couple of boxes of "Ultramax" cartridges but am now having some concerns over the idea of using smokeless ammo in this rifle. The owners manual says to use only factory loaded ammunition that does not exceed 25,000 c.u.p. It doesn't say anything about smokeless versus black powder cartridges.
I can't find any data on the pressure rating in cup's for the "Ultramax" ammo that I've already purchased or for any other cowboy action load ammo maker.
Any guidance or opinions would be appreciated. I'd really like to take this rifle to the range, but want to make sure it'll be safe with the smokeless cowboy ammo I have.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Dh
Springfield, Virginia
I just purchased a Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Cavalry carbine in .45-70 caliber.
I plan on shooting primarily cowboy action factory loads. I purchase a couple of boxes of "Ultramax" cartridges but am now having some concerns over the idea of using smokeless ammo in this rifle. The owners manual says to use only factory loaded ammunition that does not exceed 25,000 c.u.p. It doesn't say anything about smokeless versus black powder cartridges.
I can't find any data on the pressure rating in cup's for the "Ultramax" ammo that I've already purchased or for any other cowboy action load ammo maker.
Any guidance or opinions would be appreciated. I'd really like to take this rifle to the range, but want to make sure it'll be safe with the smokeless cowboy ammo I have.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Dh
Springfield, Virginia