Author Topic: 45/90 - new chamber (Read 719 times)

MGySgt · « **on:** April 05, 2005, 02:34:47 PM »

I have just got back my Repro 1866 Sharps. I had it rechambered to 45/90.

Question - Should I treat this as a new barrel and shoot some jacketed to smooth out the new chamber or just go ahead and start my cast shooting.

Drew

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2005, 03:22:38 PM »

Bullets won't do anything to the chamber. As long as the new throat is smooth, shoot 'em up.

MGySgt · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2005, 04:20:45 PM »

That appears to be the general consinsus I have been getting other places as well.

Thanks smokinjoe5150

Drew

djh · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2005, 09:29:26 AM »

I had a Browning 1885 High Wall in 45/70 rechambered to 45/90. It changed the load I was using a little bit but once I twiked it, it shoots just as good as the 45/70 if not a little better.

I did not do anything to it but start shooting.

djh

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2005, 10:13:59 AM »

I would have to say, just shoot it.

MGySgt · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2005, 01:37:11 PM »

Once again - Thank you for yor replies.

I also thought just to go ahead and shoot it with cast and not worry about the rechamber. But I am realitively new to Rechambering and cast bullets for rifles.

Different ball game from pistols!

Drew