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I have the Uberti 1866 (20" barrel) in 38spcl and love it.
I have had it short stroked and worked by a cowboy smith and it is a pleasure to use. A few of the guys n gals I shoot with use the 1866...

Thanks all.

I will play with the loads first and then if all else fails it may be a visit to the local smith?

I am having some trouble loading rounds into my new Pedersoli 1886.

My 300gr rounds load fine and there is no issue there.

Its the 405gr reloads I am having trouble with.

I have tried 405gr...

Thanks.

BAW,
Where did you get the Lyman from?
My local gun store cant get one.

And I only have the one Sharps, I am practically naked:roll:
Its a Pedersoli Boss Sharps.

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr206/Tony_Devine/IMG_7767_zpsnbifjkos.jpg

BAW,
What after market sight did you put on yours?

Its only 50M with the buckhorn sights.
I did have to put the sights up to max as well.

First is 300gr Cast doing around 1900fps (3 rds)
Next is 405 gr around 1400fps (6 rds)
Next 405gr around...

Thanks all and nice BAW.
I have preped some Boolits and got some commercial stuff to try.
I am using:
PPU commercial 405gr RNSP at around 1450fps
405gr cast at around 1700fps
405gr cast around...

My new 1886 Pedersoli arrived and it looks as good as the photo's of it.
I will take it out to the 50m indoor range either tomorrow or the day after and try some reloads and commercial rounds.
I...

Very kind of you, PM on the way.

BAW,
I have just ordered the Pedersoli 1886 Sporting Rifle (quoted $2800ish) and am looking fwd to developing some loads.
I am using ADI 2207 in my 45-70's (a Sabatti DR and a Pedersoli Boss...