I have an 1885 Browning in 270. The 28" bbl is a little long. Has anyone shortened their barrel back to about 22 inches. What effect on accuracy

Barrel length has no bearing on accuracy. In fact, bench rest theory says that shorter tubes shoot better. The bullet is in the barrel for a shorter amount of time under recoil which, in turn, lessens the margin of error.

You may lose velocity, but the accuracy potential will remain the same. This, of course, only applys if you handload. If you shoot factory ammo, you may find that your shorter barrel no longer likes that particular brand.

I do not know if I wil cut it back. Just seemed that it would be handier and lighter. I suppose not many people mess with a single shot like they do with the bolt actions. This is my first experience with one

Velocity loss is significant on the 270 below 24" for some reason.

I cut my 1885 45-70 to 22" Makes for a much lighter and handier hunting rifle and just as accurate. No real loss in velocity for 45-70, you might loose abit for the 270. mete

Took the Browning out for a shoot. Seems fairly accurate as is. Had only a makeshift rest, but it put shots in the bull. Long bbl is not as unhandy as I expected. But you all are right, Shorter is easier to handle. Saw a big hog while I was out. Could not get loaded in time. Bummer. I am a bit uncomfortable with the exposed hammer and carryng loaded. How do you all handle that??

Cowboy -The exposed hammer carry on a 1885 is safer than the old lever guns we been carrying for over hundred years. I pack a 1885 rebarreled with a keiger barrel in 6.5x55 have a Leupold scout scope on it so I can wrap my hand around the action when I carry it and leaves open access to the action. This little package is the only truly day in day out sub-min rifle I have and that is with cast or jacketed bullets .It balances and carries so well It gets the everyday use. Rawhider