C. Sharps Big Fifty?

[Eric Johanen]

Mike, This rifle was dare I say....Pleasant to fire from the bench with the BACO 512-625 Creedmoor bullets Hiwall55 was kind enough to send me and the 105 grain load of GOEX 1 fg. I really think it's a combination of the #2 heavy barrel and the high comb shotgun butt that make it work. And It really did shoot well! I'll be testing more bullets of course and I'm going to try new lot of GOEX 1 fg, Swiss 1 fg and KIK 1fg. A 50 70 with a 30 inch standard octagon barrel and a 1X36 twist would really be a nice weight for a hunting gun. Only thing better is my Shiloh Military rifle with the 1X36 twist. Glad I ordered it before it was dropped as a standard production item. I believe it will be a long while before they are available again. Maybe a Business rifle set up like the one Audie Murphy carried in "the Unforgiven" military butt with patchbox and pewter forend. In 50 70 with a slow twist....now that could be some hunting rifle!! Now, I have procrastinated long enough and simply must get that brass cleaned!