kenbro Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Anybody shooting a 25-45 Sharps in a bolt gun? If so, opinions appreciated. Regards,Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I looked into one but couldn't see any advantage over heavy bullets in .223. The only bullets it seems to shoot are chubby, really low BC things and the velocities Sharps claim seem to be .... er ... lies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenbro Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 I already have the dies and a reamer, and a Brux blank in the post, so will look for a cheap action and get one built up. I asked the question because of doubts over velocity claims in the USA, where A2200 seems the prefered powder for 87 grain bullets. Does anybody know which powder available in the U.K. Come nearest to A2200 burn rate? Too late to turn back now! Thanks to MrCetirizine for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 KenBro A few of the Lovex powders had direct Accurate powder equivalents but I've not seen a 2200 Accurate before? Why is this cartridge sold as a 'Sharps' - it is diametrically opposed to a Sharp's as you can possibly get? T Ps what's it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Sharps invented it as a heavy bulleted cartridge for the AR platform. They sell AR uppers and complete ARs chambered in it. It's like .300 AAC, it has a niche use but will never be mainstream due to many failings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenbro Posted October 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Sharps say the 25-45 Sharps( As apposed to 25/223) will, when using a 24 inch barrel, mirror the ballistics of the original Savage 250-3000 cartridge, I.E. 3000 fps with an 87 grain bullet, producing 1739 ft lbs. Therefore making it legal for 6 species of deer in England and Wales. The savage case being bigger, I fail to see how this will pan out. Regards,Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 'Sharp's invented it' - I must have missed the AR15 being around in the 1800's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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