Sharps loading question

[jek279]

I have a model 59 Sharps Carbine and I am using the Rapine ring tail bullet with a 1.5" Hahn tube. Here is the question. When I insert the cartridge into the chamber and then start to close the breech block, the block rubs up against the cartridge tilting it at an angle. Do I need to lightly trim off some of the Hahn tube or is it okay to try and fire?

[Greg Ogdan 110th OVI]

As long as the bullet itself is up against the rifling, you should be OK. The target will be the final answer though.

Greg

[jek279]

My other concern would be getting ignition. Since the round gets a slight upward angle, will the caps be able to set it off?

[gemmer]

Try his 1 3/8" tube. That' what I use in my Perdersoli and the block just clears the tube.

Duane