Folks, I need some help here. Does anybody still manufacture a Sharps ringtail bullet? I have searched this forum and the web sites of the usual suspects and I havent found a vendor. Can someone provide a lead? I would also consider a used set of blocks. If there are no "off the shelf" options, what advice could I get for a custom mold? Thanks, Bob E
Folks, I meant to say that I am searching for a set of mold blocks. Bob E
I use the 540-490 NS mold from NEI in my Garrett Sharps
http://www.neihandtools.com/
Paul Altland
21st Va. Md Guard Co. B
Bob,
A couple of Sharps ringtail bullet moulds have recently been sold on this bulletin board to individuals seeking them. Charlie Hahn or Jim Brake might be able to help you locate one once they read your post. I myself am looking forward to shooting my original Sharps carbine I aquired last year and had Charlie Hahn work on, and I also will need to get a ringtail mold so I can shoot it this year. I believe I am going to order one from Brooks Bullet Moulds out of Montana. I asked Charlie to slug the barrel for me, and he then recommended the ring diameters for the mould. Here is Brook's web address, and there is also a company called NEI that can make them too if you want to have a mould made.
http://www.brooksmoulds.com/
http://www.neihandtools.com/
Hope this helps you.
Francis J. Miller Jr. (Herb)
Lancaster Fencibles / 79th PVI
Middle Atlantic Region
153-MA - 2601V
Middle Atlantic Region Provost Marshal
N-SSA National Provost Guard
There's a Rapine on eBay right now...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rapine-Bullet-Mold- ... 19c2298ec8
Good luck.
Bob Anderson
Ordnance Sergeant
Company C, 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Small Arms Committee
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on.
I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them."
- John Wayne in "The Shootist", 1976
Hello:
I have a few molds for the ring tail bullet but it would be best if you could slug your barrel so the correct size bullet is known. I can send you a couple of three different bullets to use to slug your barrel for no charge to help out.
Steve Brooks makes custom molds and although they are not inexpensive, the right bullet makes a world of difference.
www.brooksmolds.com
There are bullets available at WWW.dixiegunworks.com. They also have a mold but it is for the pedersoli and may not work in your gun.
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/advanced_s ... ac91ddce09
Charlie Hahn is the ultimate guru for Sharps and is the person you need to properly answer your questions.(410) 627.4726
Russ Levin
Berdan C2
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