Caliber? Use?

C.Sharps M1885 22LR LW and .22H HW with, respectively, Lyman 10x Junior Targetspot and 15x Super TS, both with vernier tang sights.  Had MVA B5 5x but didn't care for it. Won't mount internal adjustment scopes on '85s.  Otherwise, would buy bolt-action.

OK, here is a more DIY/sporter approach.  Definitely not for collectors.  I have a Winder low wall and wanted more cartridge options.  All of the Winder parts were saved and the rifle can be restored to original.

I got three take-off barrels on Ebay for around $60 each, and one had a perch belly forestock attached (great bonus!).  One was 22LR, so I re-chambered it to Mashburn Bee.  The other two I lined and chambered for 32-20 and 25-20.  I am drilling a barrel now to chamber in 357 Max, and the barrel will be stamped for 30K pressure max.  I wanted an inexpensive scope mount system that would make barrel exchange easy.  I used Monstrom 10/22 Ruger rails ($10 each) that I conformed to the barrel contour using Devcon 10110 Steel Putty, then tapped for 3 screws and mounted.  The scope bases are removable - used release compound on the barrel.  I selected a Sniper Cantilever scope ring combo for the scope mount.  The cantilever lets you have decent eye relief and chamber access (I first successfully used this mount on my Martini Cadet sporters).  Any 3-9 variable scope works well for 100 yard shooting, which is my sweet spot.  All three shoot 1-2" groups at 100 yards, and the Mashburn is sub-MOA in one load.  Still working on load development so maybe some improvements in the future.  As the pics show, it is a work in progress.  I still need to sand and paint the bases, and blue the ovals I ground to stamp the new cartridge/caliber. 

I hope the pics are OK - my first try attaching a image

Hope this is useful.

OK, last correction/addition.  I meant 357 Mag, not Max.  I am working on a similar project for a sporterized high wall that I recently acquired for a good price.  I got heavier liners for the high wall, and they will be chambered for 32-40 and 357 max.  Sorry I got them confused.  72 year old brain gets fuzzy sometimes, especially when it has not been to the range in over a month.

I just did jump into the world of Low Walls with a "new to me" 1885 22 long rifle.  It came with a set of Leupold bases but no rings.  I dug out a set of old Redfield rings.  The rings are the type that are squared off at the wings and bottoms and they look just fine to me on the Leupold bases.  I intend on mounting a Redfield 3200 24X scope I've had kicking around for years - just as soon as I get it sent off to someone to repair the cross hairs.