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Browning 1886 to .50 Alaskan
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What modifications are required to convert a Browning M1886, either .348 Win or .45-70, to .50 Alaskan? I have limited experience with the M1886 and would appreciate your comments. Thanks.
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I fopund Doug Turnbull to be willing to share his ideas..Least that's been my eperience.
 
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Roger,spent all weekend with Doug. Call him! He is needing things to do!


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the man to call! If it is an 86, they can do a 50-110 too. I have had them do both a 50 Alaskan and a 50-110 for me.
 
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buckeye shooter, I sure like the 50-110 Win. I have had all one shot kills with it using CEB bullets on cape buffalo.


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Thanks for all the recommendations to talk with Doug Turnbull. I did and he provided very helpful guidance.
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buckeye shooter, I sure like the 50-110 Win. I have had all one shot kills with it using CEB bullets on cape buffalo.
I generally shoot the 450 Barnes Original or the Woodleigh 535 grain. Everything I have shot dies right there.
 
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I believe it. The 50-110 is just on the gentle side of 500 NE. I think that bullet diameter gets underrated and velocity gets overrated especially in big bores.
The little bit of buffalo hunting that I have done has convinced me that the magic in terminal performance begins at 50 Cal.

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I generally shoot the 450 Barnes Original or the Woodleigh 535 grain. Everything I have shot dies right there.


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