View Full Version : 1859 Sharps Reline UPDATE!
rbertalotto
06-04-2018, 11:12 AM
Got the liner chamber reamed and LocTited into the old barrel!
Read about this part of the adventure here:
www.rvbprecision.com
smoked turkey
06-04-2018, 05:48 PM
Roy this is a very interesting thread you have created. I can't do anything like this but I like to read about those who can. A tip of my hat to you and I am impressed with your "smithing" abilities. I have read some of your other stuff so I know you have other "smithing" abilities. Good write-up an wonderful photos of the process.
rbertalotto
06-05-2018, 03:13 PM
Yup...It Shoots!
50 yds / 430g LEE / 70g Shockey FFG / CCI LR Mag Primers
Bench rested:
https://images56.fotki.com/v1664/photos/2/36012/14768744/IMG_20180605_102910515-vi.jpg
Off Hand:
https://images12.fotki.com/v1667/photos/2/36012/14768744/IMG_20180605_102009232-vi.jpg
I drifted the sight over and the next few shots were spot on windage.
Interestingly, I made a front sight out of a brass door lock key. Made it tall and took a file to the range. With a 6-O'clock hold, at 50yds, it was near perfect elevation!
Tomorrow I'll load some more ammo and take it out to 100yds and 200yds
rbertalotto
06-05-2018, 03:24 PM
Yup...It Shoots!
50 yds / 430g LEE / 70g Shockey FFG / CCI LR Mag Primers
Bench rested:
https://images56.fotki.com/v1664/photos/2/36012/14768744/IMG_20180605_102910515-vi.jpg
Off Hand:
https://images12.fotki.com/v1667/photos/2/36012/14768744/IMG_20180605_102009232-vi.jpg
I drifted the sight over and the next few shots were spot on windage.
Interestingly, I made a front sight out of a brass door lock key. Made it tall and took a file to the range. With a 6-O'clock hold, at 50yds, it was near perfect elevation!
Tomorrow I'll load some more ammo and take it out to 100yds and 200yds
sharps4590
06-05-2018, 04:45 PM
Well done sir!!
What twist is your liner?
rbertalotto
06-06-2018, 05:12 PM
1-20 Twist
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