Just a point of information regarding the tape on the barrel. This tape on the barrel is to identify the, "Null" point of the barrel. This is the place to rest the barrel to get the best accuracy. The null point is found by holding the barrel muzzle towards the ground by the stock. Then with a large diameter piece of wooden dowel you tap up and down the barrel until you hear the pitch of the sound go flat. This is the null point! Hope that helps, great shooting!

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert, cheers

@nicknixon6198

6 ай бұрын

That looks like a 60 ft bullet drop....

That you can see the 24” plate at a mile is amazing , not to mention almost hit it with a peep 👀 sight wow 🤩

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man

@Cokecanninja

Ай бұрын

Not to shit in your salad, but normal vision acuity is 1 MOA resolution, so you should be able to see something as small as 18.4 inches at one mile (1,760 yards)

@jackreacher.

Ай бұрын

Zen Warrior walks tall

@jackreacher.

Ай бұрын

@@Cokecanninja ...no poopy talk in my zen garden....

Excellent video. Quigley Down Under"is one of my favorite western style movies. It's great to see him come so close in not so perfect conditions.

@markandsamafterwork

20 күн бұрын

Cheers Man, thanks

I always enjoy you shooting the old style rifles, You’re obviously very steady and have a good eye, keep up the good work we really appreciate it

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, glad you liked, cheers

@glennllewellyn7369

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to get into it too! Perhaps a percussion cap...from Santa.

@FilosophicalPharmer

2 жыл бұрын

Interested in long distance shooting as well. But like an accountant's obsession finding every penny, a long-distance shooter has to be particular about everything. Don't some shooters even worry about barrel temps between rounds?

@hunterkz2992

Жыл бұрын

@@FilosophicalPharmer I can assure you that the temperature of the barrel is the last thing that affects the accuracy of hitting the target ... Do this experiment - fire 20-30 shots from your rifle recording the hit numbers and see where the first, tenth and thirtieth hits will be .... I think the result will surprise you very much when you see that the last shots do not go anywhere from the first groups ... Except for the fatigue of the shooter ...

@FilosophicalPharmer

Жыл бұрын

@@hunterkz2992 Thanks for answer to question.

I love seeing gun enthusiasts from different cultures and countries. Great to know how wide spread our hobby is. Keep up the great work! This was a great video!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Man, Cheers

I have no clue how you popped into my feed, mate, but seeing a fellow Aussie with an old style of rifle like this is absolutely incredible, especially the vernier and globe sights at a mile out. Makes me wish I could afford the hobby.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Man, glad you liked

That is remarkable for open sights on a reproduction antique. Certainly makes one believe in the Billy Dixon Shot and other legendary feats.👍

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lane

@yongyea4147

2 жыл бұрын

No truer words. We are reliving the probable impossible in this day and age.

@beargillium2369

2 жыл бұрын

Grains go far

@kyfriedhb1297

2 жыл бұрын

It would have been easier to adjust with Kentucky windage rather than mess with the sight...?

@beargillium2369

2 жыл бұрын

@@kyfriedhb1297 I think he said he was already holding over quite a bit, iirc

Amazing! Some mighty fine shooting. I did the Shutzenfest a few times years ago in Golden Colorado. I used the old 38-55. There were some people there that had custom builds that were insane.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, glad you liked, Cheers

I'm always amazed at your marksmanship Mark I have to tell ya your Chanel has improved my long-range to a level I didn't think possible thanks guys

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Joe, Cheers

That is amazing shooting, you make it look fairly easy. Watching you shoot gave me a sore arm but loved every minute of watching you. I wish to thank you and Sam for the videos.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

thank you Richard, glad you liked too, Cheers

Absolutely loving these Sharps videos that you are making Mark & Sam . Thank you!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

awesome, Cheers man thanks

Considering the ridiculously long range, the use of the "Mark-1 eyeball" looking through iron sights on a very old weapon, your shots are spot on target, with that WA fluctuating wind being the big variable! Fabulous shooting and superb spotting by "eagle-eyed" Sam! :)

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, glad you liked, Cheers

@mohunter68

Жыл бұрын

,270 is and alway will be a long range weapon. You want to talk about my 22.250??

@laurenceperkins7468

27 күн бұрын

Note that you can squeeze about a 1.2X magnification out of a peepsight if you have the aperture calibrated correctly. Optics are better, obviously, but a peep sight is better than open sights for long distance.

Great shooting. Great teamwork. I suspect most of us here understand that none of this stuff just happens. It takes a huge amount of effort. Love from NZ.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harold

Mad respect for what you are achieving here. Thanks for sharing Mark and Sam 😎😍💪👍

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, glad you like man, Cheers

That was some very impressive shooting, the group you were able to hold....wow! That thing needs a checklist for loading. If hunting with one, the animal would be in the next paddock if you had to take a second shot!!! You are very smooth with it.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, well getting there, glad you liked mate, Cheers

Quigley would be proud, great stuff thanks for posting! Cheers.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks Man

Hi Mr Q, absolutely brilliant work by both of you... Was up in the Territory back in the '70s ,& early eighty headed over to the great sandy desert[ WA] for oil exploration... Sure wish I'd run into you two back then, could've had some great fun... cheers

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred, Cheers man, all the best.

That is some awesome artillery shooting Mark. Nice job!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Josh

thnx for showing and explaining all tips and .tricks, and why"s of what you are doing . always a nice treat to watch you 2 afterwork.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Fanie

Here in Texas waaaaay back in the home telephone 📞 days there was a commercial on tv 📺 that came on and the line was “ reach out and touch someone “ well sir , I believe this rifle fits that description perfectly, you can really reach out and touch someone no doubts 😂👍🎯💥🌎👀

@markandsamafterwork

12 күн бұрын

Lol, Cheers

The videos are always outstanding. Thank you Mark.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks West, glad you like

Great video fun. Can't believe how quiet that rifle shoots. Thank you for sharing.

@markandsamafterwork

22 күн бұрын

Cheers Man

Wow. Such a tiny tiny object you actually see through the sight. So very impressive sir. Awesome video, great shooting, and great spotter! Appreciated the spotter's "good job". Will be looking for more of your progress on here. God bless. And may you connect with all of your targets!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, cheers

Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.

@markandsamafterwork

18 күн бұрын

Thanks Man

An Excellent Demonstration, & Very exceptional Marksmanship, with Excellent Spotting also. Thank You.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Man, thanks Rob

Love this!!!

@markandsamafterwork

5 ай бұрын

Cheers Walter

I do not know how you two can do what you do. Fantastic spotting and shooting.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, cheers mate.

1st time i saw these 2 Mark was shooting a Marlin 45/70 freehand & making IMPOSSIBLE shots at amazing distances. Was Hooked! Amazing shooter.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, thanks

Simply amazing! Especially when you showed the shooters view.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Keith

Impressive as always with this open sights and those big fat slow moving bullets. Thanks for the video, cheers!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike, thanks

Awesome shooting glad you explained the harmonics better. You will do it. Enjoy the videos.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce, Cheers

What a magnificently beautiful piece of history! Long distance, iron sight shooting seems like it would be ... uh ... loads of fun. No pun intended. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blair, glad you liked, Cheers

Great shooting with a great cartridge. There is an interesting read about the government testing the 45/70 at two miles. Just do a search and it pops up. They settled on the 405 grain loading. Now you have flung a desire on me to get my vernier sight on my rolling block and see what I can do. Wish me luck…..

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck, Cheers

Outstanding!! Thanks for sharing this with us all.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, cheers

@notsosilentmajority1

2 жыл бұрын

@@markandsamafterwork 👍

Always wanted one of those. Love this series.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

I can still understand when you shoot at 3 km using the most modern weapons and optical sights. But how can you see a target for 1 km without optics, and even hit it with such a wind - it's incredible !!! Bravissimo!!!

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Man, thanks

@brunopadovani7347

Жыл бұрын

One MILE, which is considerably further than a km. Great shooting!

@ericv7720

4 ай бұрын

​@@brunopadovani73471 mile ~ 1.6 km

You did great my friend because shooting at anything at a mile is a feat in itself.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob

Gotta be happy with them groups guys. Very very impressive

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, Cheers

Pretty amazing shooting. Given variability of the wind, barrel temp, and non-telescopic sights.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ED

Outstanding.

@markandsamafterwork

6 ай бұрын

Cheers

Even though I'm not a shooter, I enjoyed dropping by and seeing what you're up to. Love that rifle.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Bill

You are incredible. That’s amazing shooting

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Iv been shooting for 45 years and the best iv ever done was shooting a 1899 swedish Mauser in 6.5×55 , the worst was a Marlin 30-30, lately I'm on 22 cz 455 ( big difference lol) I remember the swedish Mauser was open sights at 350 yards, but the sharps are a world away in target shooting, I can only imagine what it was like waking into a store in the 1800s and buying a sharps rifle.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Love that your woman is there helping you wish I had a wife like that

@markandsamafterwork

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Tommy

Sir , both of y’all are great shooters and may God bless both of y’all

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Thank you George, Cheers

Great shooting Mark, beautiful rifle and I'm glad your stretching such an odd calibre out to long range. Shows that the rifle makers back in the day had a good enough design for it also

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad, Cheers Man

You two make a exceptional great team keep up the good work. Nice shooting!

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren

that is an insane distance to shoot that round that well, you are an exceptionally good shooter

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jb, Cheers Man

Loved this!!!! I had Shiloh Sharps build me a Quigley replica!!! I’ve only taken it out to 1,000 yards but I also use the 325’s and I can hit a 24”x24” plate pretty consistently!!! Got me American Bison earlier this year with it!!!! Amazing content as always!!!!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, glad you liked, Cheers

Great video Mark! I was unaware of having to hold the mouth just right. I will be holding my mouth at the proper angle when watching the next video of this great rifle. Great shooting Mate! Grace & Peace!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rev, glad you liked, all our best.

👍😊🎯 it’s a pleasure to watch you and Sam in these videos .👍

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

This is freakin crazy guy... I think once you get your load dialed in you're going to start drilling that plate. Great video as always keepem coming guys!!!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan

Bloody amazing.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

🍺👍

Incredible shooting

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

👍👍🤠

Thats incredible 💪🤯😊👍 It sure be great to see you guys shoot competitively 🤠👍

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon

What a place, What a rifle, wonderful video. Thank you.

@markandsamafterwork

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Man

I was on my high school rifle team back in the 70's and used peep sights. This guy is good!

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Man

Seriously impressive with a coolish load and a peep sight

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Man, thanks

Amazingly quiet rifle.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

The answer to "Why is that gun so quiet" kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6OErNh7mrHJhrw.html

Definitely enjoyed! Outstanding shooting!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, Cheers

I have a pedersoli Sharps 45-120 shooting a 610 grain round-nose ffg black powder only. I've only been able to shoot at 200 yards but I would love to have a chance to use it at 1000 yards or more if I could find a safe place to go. Black powder cartridges so much fun and contrary to what some people say it's actually fairly easy to clean up with hot water and a tiny bit of dawn dish soap then I use Thompson's bore butter as a lubricant.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, sounds great, Cheers

During the Great Cavalry Clash at Little Bighorn, 2 of Renos troopers who had their 500 grain ammo in rifles held back advancing enemy oppossition out to rather secure yardage of about 800-900 yards. 1st Lt he had a Trapdoor Rifle. The First Sgt , he had a recently delivered Sharps Buffalo rifle with Scopesight. He earned about 35-40 dollar a month, the rifle in case and gear cost 100 . They found bullets at a area long range with battlefield archeology some yewrs back at angle from position from where he said he was shooting from. Since the carbine load were 405 55 grain it was considerable advantage over it ,and likely saved most of Reno 's dug in command.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@westho7314

2 жыл бұрын

Custer got the Point indeed, Complete Respect & Solemn Reverence to all my Indigenous Australian & Indigenous American brothers & sisters, the innocents and their families called "enemies" who like the Buffalo died & senselessly suffered at the hands of those occupying criminals, genocidal maniacs, land & cultural thieves by the murderous cowards who claim to have Won the West, or Australia back in the day. There is no such dignity nor honor in murdering non combatants, women, children and elders or Buffalo herds in mass for that matter. The movie "Quigley Down Under" is a crude & vague attempt by those hollywood myth makers and historical revisionists in depicting white guilt and recognizing the injustices which simply do not exist in the minds of the overlords, be it yesteryear or today.. DogSoldier

Awesome shooting. Beautiful rifle. Thank you

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob

No doubt about it..some very impressive shots. I have a 1948 reproduction. 58 Enfield muzzle loader that I've hit refrigerators at 800 yards.

@markandsamafterwork

6 ай бұрын

Awesome, Cheers

Great video, thanks for sharing

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken

Great work. Great video.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man

Lovely! Quite Lovely!! Good shooting and beautiful Country side.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, Cheers

Great watching and amazing shooting.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, Cheers

Handheld artillery. Looks like a ton of fun.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, Cheers

The best ELR on KZread.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caleb, Cheers

Well done!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen

Great content thanks for sharing

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John

Thank you ! I just love this video ! This is also a great pub for our Black Powder Long Range sport. May I suggest some fouling control of black powder: I use a cleaning patch between each shot... to avoid opening of the group. Thanks again!!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerald, yes when we get to use black powder we are ready for a lot more cleaning in it, lol, Cheers

@tristantimothy1004

2 жыл бұрын

@@markandsamafterwork Dont know if this will help or not but i had a 45 cal roundball smoothbore & could shoot all day using CRISCO cooking grease ( of all things) as the patch lube. Seemed each shot cleaned itself. Black powder. Cap shooter. Real tackdriver. Could light wooden matches @ 100 yards. Modified tight rear crowfoot rear sight & a very thin front blade. Everyone else had to clean their bores every 10 shots or so. The crisco cleaned itself w every shot. Maintained its superb accuracy all day long. On the downside, was shooting into the wind. Got sick as a dog from breathing the smoke. Some kind of poisonous gas is in that smoke.

love the videos great teamwork between you two.... and love the different content id like to see like a 500sw in a scoped 12" revolver or something along those lines but keep it up guys!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked, Cheers

Wow...holding the stock down on bicep to be able to line up the sights! That's wild! Good show buddy!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man

Impressive shooting. Nice work.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Just amazing. Open sights .. Better than most guys using, fancy computer to calculate

@markandsamafterwork

6 ай бұрын

Cheers Man, thanks

My dream rifle. Quigley down under is my favorite movie!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

I've got a sharps 58-120gov. It was a sniper rifle in the Civil War. It hasn't been shot in 18 years. I made all the brass for it before I had to sell my machine shop. I re-buttoned the barrel in 2004 cause it was getting shot out. Did not change the bore or the twist, just cleaned up the shoulder of the rifling with a pull through rifling bit. Still danged accurate past 1500 yards. My tang maxes out at 1500. I've rang steel at 1575 with it, but my longest shot on a feral hog was 1350. We made our own black powder and cast our own maxie balls. 750gr hard cast bullets. That thing was a monster, but don't have means to make more brass so I don't shoot it. Can't buy brass for it either.

@markandsamafterwork

6 ай бұрын

Cheers

Amazing Skills Mark 👌🏼😊😀

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

Always excellent content!!!!!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, cheers

Awesome rifle. Great shooting as always.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

As always another awesome video 👍

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Man, thanks

Thanks.Jim Bell (Australia)

@markandsamafterwork

2 ай бұрын

Cheers

God it looks awkward. I cant believe you were getting the results you were in that wind as well. I made 720 with my grandfathers old 30/06 with open iron. I was prone, and absolutely no wind. It took me 9 pulls to get a hit and it was an ugly hit. Bottom left corner. Cheers man, ALL the respect.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, Cheers

You do know, that Matthew would've nailed the target 82.8% of his shots right? 😊 Kidding aside, i really enjoy watching. Thanks for sharing!

@markandsamafterwork

4 ай бұрын

Lol, Cheers Earl

Not easy from standing even while supported, well done! its amazing watching so much squeezed out of an old system, it be interesting to see what you could do with something even older... maybe weapon that started it all, the Baker Rifle.. can you best the legendary Thomas Plunket who legend says shot a French general @700 yds in Napoleonic times using a very 'unconventional' shooting position of laying on his back with his feet towards the enemy, using his foot to steady the rifle while that leg was crossed over the other with the butt tucked under his armpit with this blackpowder terror, and also he also shot his aid who ran to the generals assistance to prove it wasnt a fluke... It was one of the legends of the Regiment I served back in the day...

@markandsamafterwork

6 ай бұрын

Cheers

Amazing

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

That is some excellent shooting. I have this model Pedersoli and it shoots better than me. I have cataract's so sighting a distant target is challenging. Mine has had a steady diet of black powder; I love all that white smoke. I wouldn't want you shooting at me at a mile! Matthew Quiqley would be proud of you.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, thanks man

Great shooting with iron sights! Well done.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan

Nice, I have one in 45/110 but have not had time to work up proper loads. Preloaded ammo is not the best and very expensive. I may have to revisit this again since you brought it up.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan, Cheers

My type of video. When you fired the first shot I got up to make myself some coffee and when I got back was in time to see the dust puff.😂

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, Cheers man, glad you liked

Had 1 in 32" 45 70 , eyes failing with peep sights . Blackpowder great gun , cal and fun

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Cheers

Remarkable skill.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, Cheers

Awesome!!! Again.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

cheers Rob

This video is also a really good demonstration of why volley fire was seen as a legitimate tactic in the 1800s and early 1900s. Rifles had sights up to 2500 meters, about 1.5 miles. Many machineguns retained this option for quite long for area fire.

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYuD2ZuKZsXVptY.html

Good job !

@markandsamafterwork

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

Just ran across your channel. Subscribed! I cast a 525 grain Money bullet from a Buffalo Arms Company (BAC) mould for my Pedersoli Quigley 45-70. It's a very streamlined bullet (B.C. above .440 according to my figuring), has won at least one Quigley match, and BAC offers various diameters and weights up to 560 grains. I shoot mine as-cast, .458" of 20:1 alloy, lubed with either SPG or my home-brew lube, seated so the top lube groove is outside the case. I generally shoot Accurate 5744, and SDs usually hover the teens, so not quite as good as BP, but still quite tight. I've long joked that long mast should be good to about a mile, and it looks like I wasn't far off! I'm actually getting an MVA mid-range buffalo (88 MOA windage adjustment) because I can shoot it without my hat brim hitting it, and it will still provide enough elevation to get me out to at least 1,000 yards...which is about all my peepers will allow.

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, yes hope to find something in Oz like those, will make this work a tad better, glad you liked, Cheers

@noahmercy-mann4323

2 жыл бұрын

@@markandsamafterwork just as an FYI, they do ship to Australia.

Beautiful rifle! Great shooting!

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James

I cannot believe some people want to tell you how to shoot. IMO that was amazing I want to buy one now.👍

@markandsamafterwork

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, yep...Thanks Man, cheers