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    Gap from breech block to paper cartridge in Shiloh Sharps 1863

    Mine is a sporting rifle. I do want a saddle gun, but haven't found a Shiloh I can afford at the moment. Any feedback on other brands?
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    Gap from breech block to paper cartridge in Shiloh Sharps 1863

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    Gap from breech block to paper cartridge in Shiloh Sharps 1863

    How about making cartridges without attaching the bullet? I had seen a reenactor video where they suggested that this was done in the past. I can imagine it would be easier than anything short of the Hahn tubes.
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    Gap from breech block to paper cartridge in Shiloh Sharps 1863

    I just spoke to Kirk a Shiloh, and he told me that the gap is no problem. Thank you for responding to my post, any recommendations you have are welcome as I am new to these rifles. Any experience loading a bullet and pouring powder behind it? I do plan on measuring the dose, and Kirk did warn...
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    Gap from breech block to paper cartridge in Shiloh Sharps 1863

    I recently purchased a Farmingdale 1863, 54cal and when I make paper cartridges for it with 60 grains BP, I have a gap of about 1/8" or more to the breech block. The chamber is long in this gun, I don't know if this is normal for the Farmingdales. In all the voutube videos I have watched of...
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    Hello from NY

    I am starting to shoot again after 35 years. I used to shoot a black powder shotgun, and a BP revolver, and have the time to enjoy it again. This time have bought a Shiloh Sharps 1863 54cal (Farmingdale) and A Shiloh Sharps 1874 45-70 (Big Timber). I have questions this time; last time I just...
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