44-77 Sharps paper patched load

[Eric Johanen]

                        Rifle came in Wednesday an I was able to pick up on Thursday afternoon. Boy's, It's beautiful!! Hartford with heavy barrel, pack-hardened finish, Switched out the GS blade for the Hartford front sight, metal shotgun butt with standard wood. Just a nice working rifle. Cleaned the preservative from the bore and started test fitting the brass. Cases need a bit of adjustment on the rims but not problem and I have time to work them up (all winter in fact....Bloody cold here now). I'll work up brass and load this weekend. If the weather is OK, I'll fire the first rounds next week. Pretty chuffed about now!!