Recently acquired a Win 1885 in 50-90 Sharps.
Literature states blackpowder loads only.
I am sure it is strong enough for smokeless.
Is the rifling twist unsuitable for smokeless...
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Type: Posts; User: minitjob
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Recently acquired a Win 1885 in 50-90 Sharps.
Literature states blackpowder loads only.
I am sure it is strong enough for smokeless.
Is the rifling twist unsuitable for smokeless...
| BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
| BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
| BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
| C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
| HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
| PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
| LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
| GC | Gas Check |