Ordered my retirement rifle

[Big Mak]

I too ordered the Montana Roughrider in .45-70 with a 30” bbl., shotgun buttstock and wood upgraded one tick.

Why don’t you join us for the NRA BPCR matches at the Upper Nisqually Sportsman’s Club in Eatonville. Steve and Becky Morris are the best match coordinators and I have learned so much and had so much fun shooting with this club I can’t descibe it.

Sorry so long replying, I've since moved to Montana.

[Big Mak]

I have a Shilo Sharps Military rifle that I purchased off the rack, but I love it like I ordered it. I also have a original trapdoor that looks perfect sitting next to my sharps. Those pictures are fantastic and if that trapdoor shoots half as good as it looks....wow! Good luck with your retirement, you are going to find out that it seems like you had more free time while you were working than in retirement.

After 2 years, you are CERTAINLY correct! Holy cow! Busy busy busy.

[sharps4590]

Wellll....congrats Mak!!! Enjoy, I certainly enjoy mine!

[Bad Ass Wallace]

This was my retirement present to myself after 46 years of service.

Great choice, may you live long enough to wear it out!

[bigted]

This was my retirement present to myself after 46 years of service.

Great choice, may you live long enough to wear it out!

Man that is awsome. Id like to see more details on that ... Ped isnt it?

Mac, cant wait to see your new adoption. That is EXACT what I will order with exception of the chamber. I really like the Roughrider configuration. Even tho it was not in the original lineup from C Sharps way back when but that IS the exact rifle I will someday wind up with ... either brand new or a very good second hand one.

Look forward to your range report.

[Big Mak]

Will do Big!

Anyone know what the OAL of the rough rider with a 30" barrel would be, roughly? I'd ask Shiloh but they are slow to answer.

[Gunlaker]

Will do Big!

Anyone know what the OAL of the rough rider with a 30" barrel would be, roughly? I'd ask Shiloh but they are slow to answer.

It will depend completely on the bullet you use. There is no set number. Just start by seating the bullet out as far as it will go.

Chris.

[Lead pot]

47-1/4" Mak

[Big Mak]

47-1/4" Mak

Thank you!

[Big Mak]

Gunlaker, I should have been more specific, and not used the term OAL. Lol.

But regarding your reply, I have a Ogive 45-70 case and tool so I'm going to start about .050 from the lands.

[Lead pot]

Mak that is standing on the floor plumb. The inner curb of the buttplate it will be a little less.

[smithnframe]

Very nice!

[Gunlaker]

Gunlaker, I should have been more specific, and not used the term OAL. Lol.

But regarding your reply, I have a Ogive 45-70 case and tool so I'm going to start about .050 from the lands.

Ha, I totally misunderstood until I saw Kurt's reply.

Chris.

[Big Mak]

Picked it up on Tue enroute from MT to MN!
Well worth the 2 year wait.
Photos taken in hotel room with cell phone.
Wife wouldn't let me bring it to bed.

6 more photos here ~~~>
https://sportsdad60.smugmug.com/Shiloh/n-q9SBsW

[Markopolo]

wow.... sure is a beauty!!! if it was mine, I would have to get it drilled and tapped though. you will get the "old eye thing" soon enough.. every year my "readers" go up in power .25... i cant remember what 1000 yards even looks like.

[Big Mak]

Roger wilco Markopolo, when that day comes Shiloh is only a 4 hour drive, I'll bring it back for a tap and scope or have my local GS do it for me.

[Gunlaker]

That's really nice! Beautiful wood. But then I've never met a Shiloh that I didn't like

Chris.

[bigted]

Just GRAND!!! Great lookin Shiloh. The Roughrider is my pick as well.

If 44-77 is anything as fun as my Remington roller in 43 Spanish is ... then my chamber would certainly be the 44-77.

Ive got 5 45-70's so another gubbermint chamber would have to be another genuine chamber.

Congrats my friend on a certain fun rifle. Please give a range report. She's a beaut.

[FarNorth45]

Congratulations , and thats a Beautiful rifle. But now i just realized buy looking at your pictures, I'm a idot and installed my Baldwin front sight backwards rrrrrh!!!! I'm new to these sights , and at the time of install it only made sense to me to install it with the cap towards me . It actually works great backwards ha! . I did think that i was adjusted higher at 100yrds than i should have been though ........ it's that moment that makes you feel not so smart lol.