Wow. Can't imagine shooting a 50/95 (or 50/70 for that matter - the 44/100 I shot last year was way too much for my shoulder ). I'm excited about getting my 38-50 & 32-40 shooting so I can retire the hard recoiling 40-65 (save it for the occasional 1000yd match).

You might also ask on the Shiloh Sharps and the Cast Boolits forums. They have any number of 50cal shooters on both. Think someone actually was in the top-10 at the Montana State BPCR championship shooting a 50/70. 696gr bullet, IIRC. Talk about a tough shoulder.

Good luck with your 50/95.

Thanks for that. It is as expected. I have a 1885 in 45-125, 45 Express, it too calls for a lighter bullet. 

I may have to go ahead with it, I hate having guns I can't shoot, even if it's very infrequently, I like to have the option. 

Now if I can find a Colt Lightning to go with it.

My first Sharps was a 50-90. Components can be scarce & pricey so I imagine the 50-95 might be likewise. I've noticed several people using the 50-70 here in Texas for hunting & they are lacking nothing. If I wanted a 50 cal for hunting I'd get a 50-70. 
derrickman