Sharps 25/45

CWLONGSHOT

CWLONGSHOT

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Ole_270 said:
Speer makes more than one 100 gr bullet. A boat tail bullet, the flat based Hot Core and if I remember right a hp. The boat tail isn't built with the molten lead process the Hot Core uses and is considered by many to be softer than the Hot Core. I've never used the boat tail or hp so can't give any experience there. The Hot Core process is advertised as a bonding process, I don't think it works very well, but do think they use a bit harder lead core than the others.
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EXACTLY!! The BTs are just too long. Powder cpa is a real deal here and a proper proportioned FB is key to success here. This FTX while both a BT and pointy tip... Is the exception to the rule. I can achieve acceptable velocity without pressures destroying my brass as factory loaded stuff does. Its purpose built for this velocity range! Again that whole 1800 fps threshold. The FTX has proven again and again 16 even 1500 fps is more accurate low point for good expansion where some bullets call 1800 the MIN VELOCITY TO START EXPANSION!! Now of coarse I can beat that at the muzzle EASY. Out past 200... That changes sometimes drastically I only have about 25g of useful powder cap here.

Im not at all trying to make this what it aint. I just want what it can safely do. When I need more I have many choices to accomplish that.

That is the glory in the mix.. finding that. Both with such talks of knowing folks and by actually hands on doing.
Love this guys, your a absolute wealth of information, I otherwise could not afford!' You may not know THIS caliber but can safe and accurately surmize what might happen when applied here. ♥️♥️
 
CWLONGSHOT

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This rifle got new glass yesterday. A FFP 4-14 scope. I have had a couple FFP and usually left flat. Its a test not a super quality but a steal Of a cost supposedly made in same factory as Primary Arms and Vortex optics.
It is a new scope from TRU-GLO names the CENTRA 4-14-44 FFP. It had a mil mil set up with a trailing mil dot reticule. None of the illuminated nonsence. Reg cost 279$ I paid 99$ shipped brand new Midway usa.

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Bruce Drake

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CZ93X62 said:
In need to STOP READING Bruce Drake's posts on exotic AR-15 variants. That man is going to cost me a ton of money.

This 25/45 and the 6 x 45 have intrigued me off-and-on for quite a while.
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Bahaha!!! The 30BRX wildcat is giving me 30-30 Winchester performance out of the AR15... ;) the 30 Herrett Rimless is just a touch under 30-30 Win performance
If I can't find a 25-45 Sharpes barrelled upper without breaking the bank, I build other uppers just a little at a time! ;)
 
L Ross

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When I wanted a semi auto cast bullet flinger I got a 7.62x39 upper. Why is it such an uncommon solution? What am I missing? Is it the brass issue? The curved magazines? I like mine so far. I just didn't want to deal with trying to make .22 caliber cast bullets function a semi auto.

My AR seems to like the XCB bullet just fine in. my limited testing.
 
RicinYakima

RicinYakima

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L Ross said:
When I wanted a semi auto cast bullet flinger I got a 7.62x39 upper. Why is it such an uncommon solution? What am I missing? Is it the brass issue? The curved magazines? I like mine so far. I just didn't want to deal with trying to make .22 caliber cast bullets function a semi auto.

My AR seems to like the XCB bullet just fine in. my limited testing.
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Ten shot X39 mags are common and fine with me. Of the two AR's I own, one 223 and one 7.62x39, the x39 is more useful. Shoots lead bullets with about any normal charge, no leading no issues. The 22 will shoot MOA with 52 grain match bullets and the .30 does about two MOA, but fine with me, as it is not a target rifle.
 
CWLONGSHOT

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Never have been a ruski bullet fan. In a AR they have been problematic till the X style frames whwre built some years back. I know they can be very good shooters as most who have a bolt gun in the caliber quickly discover. For me the 300 BO is my smallest and largly completely satisfies me. Sans its abilities as a cast bullet caliber. But thats what the 30/30 was built for. :)

This 25/45 has been satisfying as well but again not as a cast bullet launcher. Its stellar accuracy with preferred loads is confidence inspiring. Its a hunting gun for me. But its also a tank... So dosent go often and then usually only if Im setting in one spot. This is why I have pressed it some to gain as many advantages at distance. Cause if Im gonna sit all day, its likely on a field or spot overlooking larger expance.

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L Ross

L Ross

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RBHarter said:
The curved mags are the biggest bugs in the x39 AR .

The laquered cases are an issue in hot chambers .
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No laquered cases in mine. All brass, just save it when I see/saw it. Lots of American Eagle Fed brass. Ricin Yakima nailed it on the 10 shot mags. I prefer those in the .223 and my S&W MP22. When one was standing up in a Crown Vic or an Explorer the 30 rounders were fine.
 
Bruce Drake

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30 calibers are easier to get shooting accurately in ARs because we have a larger selection of molds to choose from. I've got an 7.62x39 Russian upper, but the larger capacity mags are problematic. :) but I went with the 30BR wildcat because I could use readily available 22-250 brass to make the cases.
I can see the desire for folks to use the 25/45 and the 6x45 cartridges as it only requires a barrel change from a standard AR15 in 223 Rem/5.56x45 chambering. mold selection in either of those two calibers is still pretty limited but it doesn't mean I'm not against getting one of those barrels and running it in an AR rifle. (6PPC would probably be my preferred 6mm caliber even though reforming 223 Rem cases would be easier to resource than PPC or x39 cases)
 
CWLONGSHOT

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The 30 BR or its copies are a well balanced bullet in the AR. A number of guys shoot them at my club. But target bench competitions. Not that they couldnt be pressed as hunting calibers heck the game wouldnt know to complain! :p :rofl:

I really loving the Grendel using a similar case. I have t been a 270 fan but the SPC is intriguing and might get a barrel to try as I have a bolt and a "extra" 223 upper that just sits. I have a bucket of brass and dies on the shelf. (Not many bullets tho)

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CWLONGSHOT

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This rifle got a scope swap. Cant call it a upgrade as it wore a Leupold VXIII. But maybe lil more appropriate. FFP 4-16-44 Hope ta site this week.
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CWLONGSHOT

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Very pleased with this scope!! I haven't owned a mil mil scope before but I have a few FFP models.
Glass is very clear and the space in the center is very nice not blocking out the target. Side focus was spot on. The turrets passed the box test in spades. Zero was quick and easy in this bench rack.

My buddy who also bought a 25/45 barrel sold it last year and gave me all his shells. His was 2230/87g Sierra. They shot about 1.5" from my barrel. I threw together about 20 with a preferred loading of H335/90g Sierra. These shot under 1" @ 100 & 1" high 100 and 3/4" low at 50. I threw in three of my 110 ftx load. Two touching @ 100 and 3/4" low at 50. I didnt wanna go to 200 this trip.
Im very impressed with these turrets. Locking and repeatable. Locking is imperative as I had Nikon scopes before and was FOREVER chasing the adjustments. I sold them all off just cause if that!!
I saw these was still on sale so I grabbed a second scope. Should be here today. I believe if I have proper height rings, Ill mount it on the Howa Grendel

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CWLONGSHOT

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I changed the stock on this rifle last night.
I had a simple setup and just wanted different. It was a foam tube and a cap/clamp on shoulder pad. It worked but I wanted different.

This is quite simular its made by HERA. ITS CALLED THE "LITE".

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