Load for a rapine 557475

[William Schoenfeld, 1386]

I am using an IAB Sharps and I have the Rapine mould 557475. Any ideas on a good powder charge on this?
Thanks
Dutch Schoenfeld
Mosby's Rangers

[paul w/McGregor's 385V]

Dutch,
Start at 35gr FFFg, work up toward 45gr.

Take care and be safe
pfb

[Gary B]

Hey Dutch,
Just got my Pedersoli Sharps runnin. It seams to like 37 grains 3f goex with the Lyman 557 (same basic bullet).
Hope this helps,
Gary B.

[William Schoenfeld, 1386]

Thanks for the info and I will try the loads. I know that I need a new front sight on the carbine - any ideas of where that could be done.

Gary, I have to stand shoulder to shoulde rwith you to see how you do with that fancy one.

By the way I am using the tubes by Charlie Hahn and they worked great. No mess and no bother.

Dutch Schoenfeld
Mosby's Rangers

[Gary B]

Dutch,
I'll probably shoot it at the fall regional, if it behaves. I agree that Charlies tubes are the way to go, makes for a good solid round to chamber.
See ya there,
Gary

[Gary B]

Dutch,
didn't mean to ignore your question. I put a taller blade on mine and a team mates Shiloah, if you can get it to me I could likely fix er up.
Is it a solid blade and base ?
Gary B.

[William Schoenfeld, 1386]

Gary,
That is a good question. It looks like it is a solid base but it has been cut to make room for the blade. Probably not doing a good job of describing it for you but the whole thing needs to be replaced. Maybe we could set up at time to meet somewhere in between or something.
Dutch

[Gary B]

Dutch,
I sent you an e-mail with my phone number. Call me so we can set something up.
Gary B.