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the 1885 winchester

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13 December 2005, 02:35
7 MAG
the 1885 winchester
Hey guys i am thinking on buying a 1885 in 300wsm. what do you think ?
13 December 2005, 02:38
KWard
You might get many more responses in the single shot category. I have a Browning78 which is the same gun in 6mm and just love it.
13 December 2005, 04:19
vapodog
nice guns.....but accuracy can be difficult to attain regardless of the advertizing done....this is also true of the Ruger #1

Be your own judge.


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13 December 2005, 04:29
Willie B
We've sold two and they both shoot under MOA; both are 300WSM. They're both using factory ammo.
13 December 2005, 18:16
7 MAG
Vapodog what seems to be the problem with accuracy of this rifle ? And if bad how do you correct it ?
13 December 2005, 18:35
cowboy77845
I have shot a 270 and a 25-06 that are most accurate, right out of the box. I prefer shooting the 1885 rather than the Ruger No.1. Gripping the lever on the No. 1 changes the POI. Gripping rhe stock and lever on the 1885 does not.
13 December 2005, 19:01
mete
My 1885 in 45-70 will easily get 1" groups with any factory load.When I got mine I noticed that the hanger didn't sit firmly on the receiver due to inspection stamps on the receiver I corrected that before I shot it .Could that be Vapodogs problem?