45-70 Caliber 500 Grain Round Nose Plain Base
Original Sharps Design
Standard Sizing - .459
Optional Sizing - .457, .458
| 100 | 250 |
| $30.00 | $70.00 |
Larger quantity discounts are available.
This is the original
Government Model Sharps design. It is absolutely a superb performer in any
single shot rifle and is the optimum weight for the rate of twist in these guns.
This bullet has set records out to 1000 yards. I am now using a lube that is
suitable for smokeless and black powder which is now included at no additional
charge. The bullets will still be available unlubed and unsized for those that
wish to do their own. All bullets will be soft cast and hard cast will also be
available on special request.
For those individuals who prefer smokeless powder and are
looking for the easiest way to duplicate blackpowder ballistics then the powder
of choice will be Accurate Arms XMP 5744. 26 to 28 grains with no case filler
needed will get the job done. This powder was designed specifically for large
bore blackpowder cases and is easy to ignite and is not position sensitive hence
no need for the case filler. The only downside to this powder will be some
unburned granules that are easy to clean up.
Some people are reluctant to shoot a 500 gr. bullet for fear
of heavy recoil, but when loaded to the lower blackpowder velocities the result
is not bad. If you are shooting at 200 yards or less the minimum weight bullet
that will do well is the 405 grain Round Nose Flat Point Plain Base for these
rifles. Beyond that distance the 500 is the superior choice. These bullets are
precision cast and then are Hand Sized and Lubed
with a
blackpowder / smokeless compatible lube for
maximum accuracy.