1885 High Wall or 1874 Sharps?

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<snip... However there do exist some hard holder competitors that of course have talents and expertise to extract the best from the best. That puts the "what is necessary for beginner" at high level. .... Last this alternative rifle did not require 1 or more years waiting for. If I could really compete more (70+ years) I'd probably graduate to high end equipment. ...<snip>...

I should have added, I am about to turn 75, don't want to risk a long wait, just want to get out there some this summer, if we ever see summer again. (Listening to my roof creak...biggest snow load I can remember..)
So you could look at it two ways, I don't have time to waste working through "beginner" pieces, or, might as well just dab my toes in the water, cause it is not a long haul proposition. I sat out last summer's F class season, did not feel up to it, feeling better this year.
Ed