1874 Sharps .45-90 Sporting Rifle

[Jethro]

I recently went looking for a Sharps .45-70 that was lighter than my 13.5 pound heavy target model. I wanted something that I could shoot offhand in my clubs monthly shilouette matches. All the had at the local Cabela's was a .45-90. I did not figure that there would be much difference so I picked it up.

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Well there is a difference, although the rifles look exactly the same.

First off, the ammo is a lot more expensive. 100 brass cases cost $75 whereas I can get the same number of .45-70 cases for about $21. Here is a .45-90 and a .45-70 side-by-side.

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Secondly, this baby kicks like a mule. With a 405 grain bullet, I definitely used a recoil pad, though I usually don't with the .45-70. With a 500 grain Postell bullet, I seriously consider using two recoil pads, especially since I fell and injured my shoulder earlier this year.

Jethro