Shilohitis

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 1:48 pm

Shilohitis has struck! First post, been lurking around since last April -- just got off the phone with Heather, will be bringing home a Hartford in 45-90 from stock. Hopefully will be leaving tomorrow noon to pick up the new addition. Any hints/comments/thoughts/suggestions on the 45-90 would be appreciated. Great forum, thanks Shiloh.

KW - thanks again for all the 'guidance'.

Scott

Ray Newman · Post by **Ray Newman** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:07 pm

Just make sure the rifle will be under the weight limit.....

Lead Pot · Post by **Lead Pot** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 3:43 pm

scooter.

Just shoot it and enjoy it.
The .45-90 is a good caliber and easy to load.
I picked up my .45-90#2 Creedmoor silhouette about three weeks ago.
As of today I put 400 rounds through it.It's a well balanced rifle for off hand shooting.

Kurt

The Montanan · Post by **The Montanan** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 10:09 am

In a couple of weeks here, I'm going to drive over and visit Big Timber. I got to go over and fondle a Shiloh.

Lee Stone · Post by **Lee Stone** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 4:45 pm

Scooter,
I LOVE my .45/90 Hartford. I believe you will feel the same about yours as soon as you see it.

Omak Cowboy · Post by **Omak Cowboy** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 5:21 pm

Lee, to my knowledge no one has put the relative ballistics of the major caliber choices down on this or any other site.

How would you rate the 45 - 90 in trajectory and accuracy compaired to the 40 65, the 45 70 and the 45 100?
Omak

Lee Stone · Post by **Lee Stone** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 5:54 pm

Omak,
Not having any experience with .40/65 or .45/100 (yet) all I can address would be .45/70 and.45/90. And my .45/90 experience is just begining.

At present, my impression is that I am getting a flater trajectory with the .45/90 than my .45/70's. For one thing, I am getting higher muzzle velocity out of the .45/90. But please keep in mind that I am at the very begining of the learning curve with this rifle. But I am looking forward to a long period of research with it.

Ken Hartlein · Post by **Ken Hartlein** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 4:35 pm

Don't let Lee kid you, he can dot your eye with that 45-2.6 at 500 meters!!!

Shiloh Sharpie · Post by **Shiloh Sharpie** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 1:03 pm

I have been shooting a .45-90 for BPCR silhouette for years. Excellent choice for heavy 540+ grain bullets and good velocity with Swiss powder. I love it. I have a Rolling Block, Meacham and a Shiloh Sharps all in that caliber. With different bullets it is quite versatile. I have excellent load date if you need it. Just holler.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 3:00 pm

Shiloh Sharpie -

Info on load data and bullets would be much appreciated. Still gathering supplies and equipment. Either here or PM.

Thanks........

Scott

TJW · Post by **TJW** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 3:26 pm

Scooter, if you haven't, check your private messages.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 7:59 pm

TJW -

No PM found -- maybe give it another try???

Scooter

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