I recently acquired a 1885 Highwall, and was trying to get tuned up (sighted in). It seems to be havng issues with vertical stringing.

Since this is my first single shot I am wondering what kinds of things can be can the trigger be adjusted, and can you adjust the ejector?

Thanks for your assistance.

Bill

Vertcal stringing in any gun is usually a bedding problem. The Browning 1885 [mine in 45-70] has a hanger fastened to the front of the receiver and the forend fastened to that . The forend should not be touching the barrel.Ejector can easily be adjusted to eject left ,right or no eject.Trigger can be adjusted .Which one do you have ?

I have the high wall, but purchased the piece used, so I'm not sure how to adjust the trigger, the ejector or the hanger to insure that the wood is not touching.

I'd appreciate any assitance there. Thanks much.

Bill

The hanger is not adjustable .Take a business card or dollar bill and see if it will go between the barrel and forend without binding.If the forend touches you can scrape of some wood.Go to www.browning.com in the services section and download the manual. It clearly shows how to adjust ejector and trigger .The 1885 should easily get 1" groups with factor ammo.

There are two solutions to the Browning Highwall trigger. They are both easy and cheap - and can even be done at home for those that are a bit handy. Lee Shaver - a well known gunsmith in MO has developed one method and Dale53 (internet alias) has developed another.

You can find out more about these methods at:
http://bpcr.net/forum/
or
http://www.assra.com/cgi-bin/yabb/yabb.pl

YOu can also find out about the kit someone makes for taking these actions apart. They are not trivial to reassemble and bear no resemblence to the original 1885 Winchester inside. So, consider yourself forewarned.

Brent

Thank you all for the assistance.

Bill

I have a 25-06 and a 270. Both shoot under an inch at 100 yds. I have shot the 270 the most and can attest to its consistency so far. These are 3 shot groups at the range. I prefer them to the Ruger NO1. You can grip the lever of my Browning and not alter the strike of the bullet. Not so on the Ruger. Seems to me they are better balanced.

Another possible cause of poor accuracy with many 2 piece stocks is a slightly loose butt stock. I believe the 1885 has a through bolt which should be checked for tightness.