Author Topic: Pedersoli 1873/1875 Springfield Trapdoor... (Read 1386 times)

Oklahomabound · « **on:** April 18, 2006, 12:48:23 PM »

Would like recommendations regarding bullet weights, loading, etc. for shooting the subject Springfield Trapdoor, .45-70. Will be using it to target shoot (50 to 300 yards or so)...
Also, what's your experience with this gun?

Thanks.

Shorty · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2006, 02:39:07 PM »

Okie,
Go to trapdoorcollector.com
There, find the page for loading and shooting, and everything else related to these rifles.

dodd3 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2006, 05:08:13 PM »

oaki what modle do you have if it is the carbine or the std 32 barrel modle they have a twist of 1 in 22 if it is the long range or the officers modle they have a twist of 1 in 18.the 1in 22 will be beter with 300to 405 grn bullets ,the 1in 18 twist will do well with the 500pluss bullets . a friend has the officer modle and it shoots the lyman potshell and the 457-125 bullet 's and the lee500rbullet very accuratley . http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/
bernie

Oklahomabound · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2006, 12:38:28 PM »

Quote from: dodd3

oaki what modle do you have if it is the carbine or the std 32 barrel modle they have a twist of 1 in 22 if it is the long range or the officers modle they have a twist of 1 in 18.the 1in 22 will be beter with 300to 405 grn bullets ,the 1in 18 twist will do well with the 500pluss bullets . a friend has the officer modle and it shoots the lyman potshell and the 457-125 bullet 's and the lee500rbullet very accuratley . http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/
bernie

Mine is a Trapdoor Carbine Standard. It has the 1:22 twist... I'll stick with the 300 to 405 grain bullets.
Thanks for your info.....