USS Tate (AKA-70) was a Tolland-class attack cargo ship in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. She was sold into commercial service and was scrapped in 1970.

40-70 Sharps Straight Black Powder Ammo for Shiloh Sharps Rifles .408" 400 Grain Box of 20

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Apr 27, 2015 · I have an original Remington 1 1/2 Rolling Block in 40-70 Remington (more or less the same as 40-70 Sharps BN) circa 1877 with a long free bore and lead and 22-twist. The 330 grain duel diameter paper patched has worked the best for me.

Jun 22, 2023 · Tate entered the James River fleet, Unit 12-S, on 13 July 1946, she remained there, at one point moored alongside sister ship Waukesha (AKA-84), for almost one year. Her name was stricken from...

AKA-70 General Specifications. Class: Tolland-class attack cargo ship. Named for: Tate County. Complement: 395 Officers and Enlisted . Displacement: 13910 tons. Length: 459 feet 2 inches . Beam: 63 feet . Flank Speed: 16 Knots. Final Disposition: Sold into merchant service

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships entry for USS Tate (AKA-70) -- naming, description, history.

Jul 7, 2024 · It is chambered in 40 cal 2 1/2, aka 40-70 Sharps Straight. I have lot of (150) Hornady 405 Winch cases that I've been shooting since 2010. Over time the cases have changed slightly to the extent that some are difficult to chamber.

Jul 4, 2024 · It is chambered in 40 cal 2 1/2, aka 40-70 Sharps Straight. I have lot of (150) Hornady 405 Winch cases that I've been shooting since 2010. Over time the cases have changed slightly to the extent that some are difficult to chamber. Every fall I clean, anneal and trim them.