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I recently purchased a C Sharps 1874 Sharps Hartford in 45/70. What is the general conscience of an all around bullet for general short to mid range target work. I plan to shoot black powder and cast bullets. Right now I have 535 grain but I think they are too heavy for the ranges that I plan to shoot at the present time.
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