I like using the flat base cartridges, thank you for posting the video. We need more percussion sharps videos on KZfaq. The way I corrected my two rifles hang fire issues were to open up the flash channel ever so slightly. It’s trial by error with little room for mistakes. Little by little until discharge is shot for shot. Take too much and the hammer will be blown back every shot. Another thing that helps is if you use a powder that has no graphite glaze like pyrodex or triple seven. I personally use my homemade black powder which has performed excellent in every range experience.
@karsonbranham39002 жыл бұрын
considering the hang fire situation, the accuracy was pretty darn awesome! thanks for bringing us along!!
@kirkstinson7316 Жыл бұрын
The IAB sharps likes good quality, HOT musket caps. Part of the reason for this is how the path from nipple to breach face has a couple right angles and the screw on the left side of breach block sometimes protrudes into the path of cap flash
@missingthe80s58 Жыл бұрын
It has been my experience with the percussion Sharps that cap firing is absolutely insufficient to clear preservative oils within the breech block and that removing the block and spraying it down with acetone based cleaner well away from the firing line is a must. If you should fail to do this, do not be surprised to encounter ignition failures and hard buildup of fouling within the block that causes jams. A flush out of the fladh channels with spray followed by a smear of either SPG or to my preference, Gato Feo, on the surfaces significantly helps reliability and functionality.
@gunsnwater26682 жыл бұрын
Very cool gun but I’m glad my new one is 45-70. Those were excellent demonstrations of hang fire useful for showing new shooters. I’m sure you’ll get it figured out.
@tomslongguns4436 ай бұрын
I got a Chiappa 1874 Sharps Sporting rifle in 45-70 last Christmas . I need a little advice . I was told I could just use modern smokeless ammo that you can buy at the store as long as it wasnt the +P ammo . I just would like to know is this true ?
@michaeljohns10196 ай бұрын
I think Remington used to make 45-70 ammo that said safe in all guns, you can reload ammo at a safe pressure level also.
@sgtmajtrapp33912 жыл бұрын
Minute of big wild boar for a fact. Enjoyed it.
@fredford76422 жыл бұрын
My IAB is great! Never misfires! Spray the action with a little WD40 and it works like a charm. The rifle will not fire reliably with substitute powders. Best with 2Fg powder. One issue though, my bore diameter is .556 inches, even though it is stamped .54 cal. So I have to shoot .562 round ball to hit anything. These are really great rifles once you know their issues
@larryclark93802 жыл бұрын
Can you explain how you loaded the round ball? Was it a paper patch round or loaded loose? Can this rifle be loaded like a muzzleloader from the front? Thanks. I am still learning.
@tomslongguns443 Жыл бұрын
Did the lever hurt your hand when you shot it ? Mine does that looks like yours .
@tomslongguns4432 жыл бұрын
The paper cartridges you are using are covering up the powder and keeping the cap fire from hitting the powder .
@leighrate2 жыл бұрын
Put a wad of paper in the chamber to simulate a cartridge. Cap it and then look at the results. That might tell you something useful.
@3ducs2 жыл бұрын
Good to see the rifle working pretty well!
@bobbyb71274 ай бұрын
What does IAB stand for? Gardone, is that the name of the company?
@MegaBait16162 жыл бұрын
Good thing they invented smokeless powder and brass cases..
@josemalave13222 жыл бұрын
Not even at the same time. Supposedly these were quite reliable in the day
@waynerobinson26562 жыл бұрын
I skirmish with guys that shoot this rifle in competition and they all pour loose powder behind the bullet. Very accurate at 50 & 100yrds and reliable.
@joemorganeatmyshortschannel2 жыл бұрын
I think maybe that gun just needed shot or something like you were doing to get it in good order again those hang fires were wild
@HircineDaWolf2 жыл бұрын
paper could not be getting ignited good enough on the cartridge