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Shiloh Sharps vs. Pedersoli Sharps

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Getting the itch to buy a Sharps rifle. Just wondering how the Shiloh Sharps compare to the Pedersoli sharps as far as quality of the rifle, functioning, accuracy, etc. Models I'm looking at are either the Quigley or the Long Range Target. I already have 3 Tradpdoor rifles M66 and M68 in 50-70 and a M73 in 45-70, so I was thinking of going with somthing different in the Sharps such as a 45-110 or 45-120. As far as recoil I feel nothing on my Trapdoors, and I'm a thick build, how much does the -110 or -120 recoil? For now only use will be Cowboy Shoot side matches, and just putching paper. Also what bullet do you recomend, was thinking of the standard 500 gr. Lyman bullet or the 535gr. Postell bullet. Thanks in advance.
 
Discussion starter · #6 ·
Allen screw on Pedersoli?

I've been told that Pedersoli uses an Allen screw to hold the thumb piece to the locking piece. That is a very poor design. Most shooters replace the block and locking mechanism with an original to get around the problem. Is this that big of a deal?
Glad to here about the metal/wood fit, as I was told it wasn't that good. Guess I'll have to go look at them up at Cabelas again.