Guess what I just ordered...

[RanchRoper]

I have been researching and found out that Pedersoli makes the barrels for the Uberti 1885 rifles. Interesting.

[RanchRoper]

I think the 1885 rifle is where reloading will benefit me. I may be able to experiment a little. Right now I am loading 250gr to just above minimum powder charge, but may be able to push it a little. We'll see what the books say.

[dddrees]

I have been researching and found out that Pedersoli makes the barrels for the Uberti 1885 rifles. Interesting.

I'm not surprised based on some of the posts I have read elsewhere that Italy manufactures actually make guns for each other. Chiappa for example sells a Sharps but this is supposedly made by Pedersoli.

[dddrees]

I think the 1885 rifle is where reloading will benefit me. I may be able to experiment a little. Right now I am loading 250gr to just above minimum powder charge, but may be able to push it a little. We'll see what the books say.

So you think the gun manufacturer might provide certain guidelines as well?

[RanchRoper]

I think the 1885 rifle is where reloading will benefit me. I may be able to experiment a little. Right now I am loading 250gr to just above minimum powder charge, but may be able to push it a little. We'll see what the books say.

So you think the gun manufacturer might provide certain guidelines as well?

No idea, I will just research and read everything I can to see what people are loading and shooting. I assume this single shot action is stronger than the 1860 Henry toggle link, but need to research.

[BigAl52]

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...tell us again how many Uberti's you have there BigAL.

Oh sure now the rest of us have to buy double the amount of Henrys to help us get to 1000 and you go buy another Uberti

2 Ubertis
12 Henrys soon to add a 38-55 to boost that running total

[JEBar]

thanks for the info .... I've simply had zero interest in single shots so I haven't bothered to try and learn anything about them .... from a history buff's view, I have enjoyed doing limited reading about early Sharps rifles

[BigAl52]

That falling block action on the 1885 will take alot more than the toggle link. You can probably load some Griz loads in that one.

[dddrees]

I think the 1885 rifle is where reloading will benefit me. I may be able to experiment a little. Right now I am loading 250gr to just above minimum powder charge, but may be able to push it a little. We'll see what the books say.

So you think the gun manufacturer might provide certain guidelines as well?

No idea, I will just research and read everything I can to see what people are loading and shooting. I assume this single shot action is stronger than the 1860 Henry toggle link, but need to research.

I see, I thought you might have some knowledge with regards to that already.

[RanchRoper]

Nope...but I will be very careful before I increase any powder loads....