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[Cherokee Bodie]

Hi
New to the forum and very new to long range BP shooting. In fact so far all I've done is wipe off the excess oil a new gun is shipped with. It's in the safe and looks like a bit of a learning curve goes with this sport so I don't think I'll be able to shoot the side match at The Last Stand in Orlando which I'm signed up for. Lot of extra things I will need to start like a different sight and a spotting scope.
Have been shooting on the dark side for little over a year with single action army's and a Henry. mule eared shotguns yada,yada,
If anyone has any idea's of how I could save any cash on scopes and what type I need I sure would appreciate  any advice you could give. Also on what sight is best. Central Florida Rifleand pistol range has a 200 and 300 yard range. I don't think there is a 1000 yd range. The rifle I have purchased is a Sharpes 45/70 1874 bp cartridge from Taylor.
Nice to be associated with the best of CAS.
See ya when the smoke clears
Cherokee Bodie

[Mizura Kid]

Lookin' forward to visitin' here alot in the future.

Long-range buffalo rifles are my sport, kinda like 'em  . See ya,


Kid

[Willie Dixon]

I was wondering if to gain "membership" you already need to own a "long range" gun?

basically I quite literally have to get a Sharps! LOL
one, I love the gun
two, my gggUncle fired it at Adobe Walls.
also looking at a falling block, rolling block, Springfield, and Spencer.

yeah, I have problems with rifles. LOL
so can I contribute? I can't believe it took me this long to find this area considering that rifle is the first "extra" expense I'm going to get after I get my basic "duty gear"

oh, and also I was a sharpshooter in the US Coast Guard, shot out engines and such!

[Fiddler Green]

Howdy Y'all,
Not sure if I actually fit in here. I just got a Buffalo Classic from H&R. I got it as a companion (read long range) to my Marlin 1895. Just got a can of Jim Shockey's Gold bp substitute and not sure what loads I could use. Thanks to all.
JPMcCoy aka Amos McCoy from Mississippi

I've got a Buffalo Classic as well.  Don't load subs, but, I find 61 Grains (by weight) of Goex Cartridge pushing a Sageoutfitters (www.sageoutfitters.com) Lyman Postell is awsome! I load to 2.92 som I'm just touching the lands and groves.

Also, I mounted a tang sight on mine. I had a friend with a Bridgeport mill (to square everyhting up) drill the tang, put in inserts and mounted a a sight from Track of the Wolf  (RS-Creed-5-WE) for $60 bucks.

Considering the whole set-up cost less then $500, it's a great way to get into Buffalo rifle shooting cheap.

Bruce

[captmack]

Sign me up too pards,

I shoot a Sharp's Texas Rangers Carbine, Springfield Trapdoor Carbine and a Sharp's Deluxe Long-Range Rifle.

Capt Mack

[largo casey]

Hi Ihave been shooting the long range for about a year now . Got a pedersoli sharpes 45/70 Been doing pretty good here at home with it. We shoot from 200 to 800 yds here.We have an anual match in May & have another in the plans later in the year.Still have a lot to learn about this long range.    Largo Casey