1870 Snider Cavalry Carbine

[gcrank1]

Topic says it all, except Ive had it a while and finally started playing with it again. This one went to Portugal (by some small changes this is identifiable) as the Brits were changing to the 577/450 Martini.
For a 140+ yr. old carbine it is in great condition inside and out and throws a 480ish gr. conical with authority. Im using Black Powder in cut down 24ga. plastic hulls for the basic loading and the CBC brass cutdown and formed for the 'bandolier loads'. The sights are regulated for about a 200yd. -0-, good for men as they are vertical targets. A 45-70's rainbow trajectory is nothing compared to the blob this thing throws.

[Mikey]

gcrank: "A 45-70's rainbow trajectory is nothing compared to the blob this thing throws"...  that may be, but I sure wouldn't want to get hit by one of those 'blobs'..................

[gcrank1]

Ain't that the truth! The Snider was used by the Canadians so it is a historical arm on this continent, and it is likely that in the old days some 'wandered' back and forth around that western border area. Of course, since the first ones were muzzle loader conversions of the 577 musket the projectile had the same effect. It wasnt until later that the 'smallbore' ballistic advantage of the 45cal. came into prominence.
The 577 Snider was chambered in sporting arms and likely wherever the British were stationed as ammo was readily available. The number, size and type of game taken around the world can only be imagined.
BTW, my brass cases can hold a carbine BP load of 50gr. on up to around 85gr.; I do not want to ever pull the trigger on an 85gr. load in mine, though some guys do!