This is my Pedersoli 1874 Sharps. It's the Long Range Express model with a 34 inch Half Octagonal/Half Round barrel. Fitted with Pedersoli USA431 vernier sights and adjustable eyepiece.

You can easily load .45-70 on Lee kit. I do. I stick to smokeless though. I use Hodgon H4198 with both 405gn and 500gn bullets.

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