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.
Roger

I fopund Doug Turnbull to be willing to share his ideas..Least that's been my eperience.

Roger,spent all weekend with Doug. Call him! He is needing things to do!

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.

buckeye shooter, I sure like the 50-110 Win. I have had all one shot kills with it using CEB bullets on cape buffalo.

Thanks for all the recommendations to talk with Doug Turnbull. I did and he provided very helpful guidance.
Cheers,
Roger

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Originally posted by Brian Canada:
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.

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.