I have an opportunity to pick up a 1863 Sharps carbine in .50-70 Government or .50 1 3/4 as it's listed on the barrel. The gun is a newer rifle made by Shiloh Sharps. I don't have much experience with the round, I do know from looking I can get dies, ammo and brass fairly easy from Buffalo Arms and a couple other sources, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the round, or Shiloh's rifles. I have had a few guns in .45-70 over the years, I've heard the .50-70 was a bit of a thumper compared to the .45-70, I figured it will be a nice change of pace.