Taylors & Company Half-Pint Sharps .30-30

Published on December 28, 2024
Duration: 2:52

This video showcases the Taylors & Company Half-Pint Sharps rifle, a compact firearm inspired by the classic Sharps design. The presenter highlights its small size, available calibers including .30-30, and the addition of a globe front sight and aperture rear sight for enhanced accuracy. The video also touches on reloading plans for the .30-30 caliber using Berry's Bullets.

Quick Summary

The Taylors & Company Half-Pint Sharps is a compact rifle inspired by the classic Sharps design, manufactured by Kiapo in Italy. Available in calibers like .30-30 Winchester, it can be enhanced with a globe front sight and aperture rear sight for improved accuracy. Reloading plans include using 150-grain Berry's Bullets at approximately 1300-1400 fps.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Garage Shop
  2. 00:08Christmas Present Reveal: Mini Sharps Rifle
  3. 00:21Recognizing the Sharps Design and Compact Size
  4. 00:30Manufacturer: Kiapo (Chiappa) from Italy
  5. 00:49Available Calibers: .22 LR, .22 Hornet, .30-30, .38-55
  6. 01:03Focus on the .30-30 Caliber
  7. 01:18Added Globe Front Sight and Aperture Rear Sight
  8. 01:46Reloading Plans: Berry's Bullets
  9. 02:02Target Velocity and Accuracy Expectations
  10. 02:17Merry Christmas and Future Shooting Plans
  11. 02:41Conclusion: Taylors & Company Mini Sharps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Taylors & Company Half-Pint Sharps rifle?

The Taylors & Company Half-Pint Sharps is a compact rifle designed to resemble the classic Sharps rifle. It is manufactured by Kiapo in Italy and is available in various calibers, including the .30-30 Winchester featured in this video.

What calibers are available for the Half-Pint Sharps rifle?

The Half-Pint Sharps rifle is offered in several calibers, such as .22 Long Rifle, .22 Hornet, .30-30 Winchester, and .38-55. The presenter specifically chose the .30-30 caliber for its versatility and familiarity.

What sights are recommended for the Half-Pint Sharps rifle?

The presenter has installed a globe front sight with interchangeable inserts and paired it with an aperture rear sight. This 'aperture within an aperture' system is known to significantly improve aiming precision and accuracy.

What are the reloading plans for the .30-30 Half-Pint Sharps?

The presenter intends to reload .30-30 ammunition using 150-grain Berry's Bullets, specifically their classic round nose lead copper-plated projectiles. The target velocity for these reloads is around 1300 to 1400 feet per second.

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