Uberti 1876 in .45-60

[HWooldridge]

I bet that .50-95 makes a big boom when it goes off...

[veeman]

You bet! It's a wollup on both ends! But if you don't smile while shooting it there's something wrong with you!

[veeman]

It has arrived! So far looks really nice, except for the little scratch on the stock, which will get covered anyway. Time to start getting things together to make ammo. Of all my 45/70 brass i have, I only have 8 R-P shells not loaded, so I guess that's what I'll start with.

[GL49]

I'm glad someone got it that'll shoot it instead of look at it and willing to take it out and use it as it was intended to be used. I like the picture, let us know how it does. I've got one in 45-75 and one in 50-95, one of these days I'll get one in 45-60. Black powder out of those rifles is the way to go, at least that's what works for me.

[veeman]

This one is my 3rd, also have a 45/75 and a Presidio 50/95. On a warmer day I'll get all 3 out for a group shot.

[ndnchf]

I've got an Uberti .50-95. Its a beautiful rifle and shoots great. But I'm getting to the point where I enjoy smaller calibers more and have thought about selling it.
Here's a short video shooting it at the 100 yard gong line.

https://youtu.be/W7yfHy4opS8

[Maine1]

Nice! those 50-95 cartridges are pretty fat little buggers, and that rifle looks like alot of fun. Something about the '76...even though there are more advanced rifles out there...i still am interested in it!

[indian joe]

This one is my 3rd, also have a 45/75 and a Presidio 50/95. On a warmer day I'll get all 3 out for a group shot.

I like the look of the short rifle best - I wouldnt choose a 45/60 but if you gonna shoot smokeless its the smart pick.

[veeman]

Head cold and a 40+ degree day and the 76's came out for pic's.



50/95, 45/60, 45/75

[pbcaster45]

Finally got around to trying Trail Boss in my 45-60.

Five shots at 30 yards.

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Bullet: GT Bullets 325gr FN (.459/GT Lube/Hornady GC/96-2-2)
Powder: IMR Trail Boss 13.0 grs.
Primer: Federal 210
Case: Starline Converted 45-70 Government
OAL: 2.230

[veeman]

Took Shorty out for 3 test loads. First is with Rx7and coated MBC 350g bullets.

2nd is Swiss FF, Accurate mold 46-350DL

3rd is Goex FF, same bullet

The front sight is a marbles fiber optic and the rear is a Marbles Bullseye peep. Found the front sight was not as tight as i thought and was moving around. Fixed now with some foil shims.

[freakonaleash]

Nice black powder targets.

[pbcaster45]

Finally got around to trying Trail Boss in my 45-60.

Five shots at 30 yards.

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Bullet: GT Bullets 325gr FN (.459/GT Lube/Hornady GC/96-2-2)
Powder: IMR Trail Boss 13.0 grs.
Primer: Federal 210
Case: Starline Converted 45-70 Government
OAL: 2.230

Chronograph results.

Bullet: GT Bullets 325 gr. FN
Powder: IMR Trail Boss 13.0 grs.
Primer: Federal 210
Case: Starline Converted 470 Government
OAL: 2.230
Avg. Vel.: 1106 fps
ES: 41
SD: 16

[pbcaster45]

I found out the other day that some of the problems with feeding were actually... me! I couldn't understand why some rounds were sliding into the chamber with ease - while others would hang up. Long story short I was not working the lever forward all the way! There is a definite point with the lifter where rounds tip up slightly and slide under the extractor. When short stroked (like I was doing) they end up IN FRONT of the extractor, that is hard on the extractor and it's much more difficult to close the action! D'Oh!

Well... that wasn't the problem after all! I was shooting some GT Bullets 325gr FN through my rifle and it wasn't feed reliably. Then (after all this time) I realized it was because I was working the lever with the muzzle pointing nearly straight up - when I worked the lever with the gun held horizontal it started feeding slicker than snail snot! D'Oh again!

I'll have to give those RCBS 45-320-FN-U bullets another try.

[Arthur Roy]

I have always liked the looks of the Presidio! I actually remodeled a 1894 Marlin Cowboy in 45 Colt to look similar!

[Baltimoreed]

9 years ago I bought a .45-60 uberti NWMP 76 carbine. Lovely rifle. It had linkage issues with one side being out of spec. After a little work it chambers all my trimmed 45-70 brass. I used 292 gr rnfp lead in my reloads. Been years since I’ve shot it.

[pbcaster45]

I hope no one will get the horrors from me using filler but here goes...

Getting back to work with my 45-60, trying to work up a load that doesn't require elevating the muzzle each time (for hunting). I'm almost out of Accurate 5744 so now I'm using IMR-4198.

Bullet: Buffalo Arms 300 gr. FN (.458/SPG/1-20)
Powder: IMR-4198 23.0 grs. (0.001 Onionskin Over-Powder Wad/12 grs. Ballistic Products Original Shot Buffer)
Primer: Federal 210
Case: Starline Converted 45-70 Government
OAL: 2.280
Avg. Vel.: 1,184 fps
ES: 36
SD: 12

I only use Shot Buffer with Black Powder Alloys; I've seen subtle pressure signs with hard cast bullets.

Made no attempt to elevate the muzzle after feeding a new round. Five-shot group at 25 yards measured 1.37 inches center to center.

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[veeman]

Excellent! I made up multiple test loads this week with Rx7, 4198, Varget, and H4831SC. Bullets are my own cast with Accurate Molds 46-305c AND 46-350DL. Got a new Chroney last week so hoping the rain will hold off till late saturday afternoon.

[pbcaster45]

Excellent! I made up multiple test loads this week with Rx7, 4198, Varget, and H4831SC. Bullets are my own cast with Accurate Molds 46-305c AND 46-350DL. Got a new Chroney last week so hoping the rain will hold off till late saturday afternoon.

LOL! I ordered an Accurate Molds 46-305C (double cavity brass) two weeks ago! Please post your results when you can, there's not much 45-60 WCF load data out there. IMR-4198 and Accurate 5744 are pretty much unobtanium but I've got some Rx7!