Saubier.com  



Go Back   Saubier.com > Saubier.com Forums > Small Caliber Discussion Board

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-02-2019, 03:16 PM
chigger chigger is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 160
Default 25/45 sharps

Is this cartridge kinda still a small caliber?

Picked up a CZ527 this past weekend that had a small transformation from a varmint 223 to a 25/45 sharps rifle.

Currently shooting 75 grain v-max out of a necked up .223 case.
Grouping is starting at a easy 3/4 inch. (yes, work will be done to shrink that)

If the weather cooperates this weekend. Then I am anticipating to take it out for the annual bunny blast.

Any other folks out there playing with the 25/45 sharps? if so, hows it treating you?
__________________
Rodsracing.org
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-02-2019, 04:55 PM
SEM SEM is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Sac CA
Posts: 307
Default

I have a 257 TCU close to a Sharps I LIKE it
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-02-2019, 05:00 PM
moorepower moorepower is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,549
Default

Considering the USS Iowa had 16" guns, "I" would call it a small caliber What kind of velocity are you getting with that? It looks interesting, but all I have seen is AR based.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-02-2019, 05:09 PM
chigger chigger is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 160
Default

Good point as to small caliber 16" vs .25"

Velocity is unknown at the time. I have used factory specifications for the reloading. They show velocity out of a 16" or 20" barrel with a semi auto.

I'll have to dig out the chrono to see what I'm getting out of a bolt
__________________
Rodsracing.org
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-02-2019, 10:05 PM
long shot long shot is offline
Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: U. P. of Mich.
Posts: 1,318
Default

I'm way old school, still shootin a 1892 Winchester in 25-20 with the 60 Grain Hornady's. Blows a pretty good sized hole through the garbage can raiding coons! If I use cast 90 grain it just pokes a hole through them.

Aaron
__________________
I have come to the conclusion that guns are a lot like women, no matter how ugly they are, someone will always take them home!!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-02-2019, 10:25 PM
barretcreek barretcreek is offline
Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,077
Default

Had the 'need a' for the .257 Kimber for a while.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-03-2019, 12:26 AM
SEM SEM is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Sac CA
Posts: 307
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by long shot View Post
I'm way old school, still shootin a 1892 Winchester in 25-20 with the 60 Grain Hornady's. Blows a pretty good sized hole through the garbage can raiding coons! If I use cast 90 grain it just pokes a hole through them.

Aaron
That 60 gr FP really does the job, those I ration to worth while targets only NO paper
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 10-03-2019, 01:16 AM
218bee 218bee is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 415
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by chigger View Post
Is this cartridge kinda still a small caliber?

Picked up a CZ527 this past weekend that had a small transformation from a varmint 223 to a 25/45 sharps rifle.

Currently shooting 75 grain v-max out of a necked up .223 case.
Grouping is starting at a easy 3/4 inch. (yes, work will be done to shrink that)

If the weather cooperates this weekend. Then I am anticipating to take it out for the annual bunny blast.

Any other folks out there playing with the 25/45 sharps? if so, hows it treating you?
Cool project. Did you rebarrel or rebore?
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 10-03-2019, 03:44 AM
squirrel_slayer squirrel_slayer is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 510
Default

isn't the 25/45 a slightly shortened case? I had pondered doing a 25-223 years back but have settled on a improved 6-223 of my own flavor. it's setup for 105's and 2.5+ COAL
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 10-03-2019, 08:14 AM
moorepower moorepower is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,549
Default

I have not seen the print but a .223/556 is 45mm.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 06:08 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.