Sharps .25-45 Factory Rifle Overview

Published on December 9, 2016
Duration: 23:38

This review covers the Sharps .25-45 Factory AR-15 rifle, highlighting its effectiveness for deer and hog hunting. The .25-45 Sharps cartridge offers improved energy over .223/5.56 and .300 Blackout, making it a viable hunting option where .223 is prohibited. While capable of hitting steel at 600 yards, its practical hunting range is recommended to be within 200-300 yards for ethical game harvest.

Quick Summary

The .25-45 Sharps cartridge, a necked-up .223 Remington, offers increased energy (35% over .300 Blackout) and is legal for deer hunting where .223 is prohibited. The Sharps rifle features a 20-inch barrel, Magpul stock, and Leupold optic with custom turrets, achieving 1.5-2.5 MOA accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Hunting Experience
  2. 00:22The .25-45 Sharps Cartridge Explained
  3. 01:01Rifle Specs & Features
  4. 02:37Range Testing: 200-400 Yards
  5. 03:32Long Range Testing: 600 Yards
  6. 05:16Hunting Performance & Ballistics
  7. 06:58Accuracy & FMJ Testing
  8. 11:37Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the .25-45 Sharps cartridge suitable for deer hunting?

The .25-45 Sharps is essentially a .223 Remington necked up to .25 caliber. This modification increases its energy output by approximately 35% over .300 Blackout and 28% over 5.56 NATO, making it legal for deer hunting in states that prohibit .223 Remington.

What are the recommended hunting ranges for the .25-45 Sharps?

While the .25-45 Sharps can hit steel targets at 600 yards, its practical and ethical hunting range for game animals like deer and hogs is recommended to be between 200 and 300 yards, ensuring sufficient energy transfer for a quick harvest.

What are the typical accuracy specifications for the Sharps .25-45 Factory Rifle?

The Sharps .25-45 Factory Rifle typically produces accuracy groups ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 MOA with FMJ ammunition. This level of accuracy makes it a reliable field gun for hunting, though not intended for precision match shooting.

What are the key features of the Sharps .25-45 Factory Rifle?

The rifle features a 20-inch barrel with a muzzle brake, a RealTree camo finish, a Magpul stock, and an adjustable X-Tech Hexmag grip. It is equipped with a Leupold VXR Patrol 3-9x40 optic featuring custom turrets for the .25-45 Sharps load.

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