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Browning 1885

sacre said:
........and no need to size helps.......
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Sacre, are you saying this because it's a rimmed case.
If I ever get another 1885 low wall, it will be in a 221 Fireball. It makes more sense to me. I really love the Fireball. I have two, an XP100 and a Cooper Custom Classic M38/
 
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I have a few Ruger #1s, I enjoy them. I’ve always been tempted by the low wall, high wall, 1885 and 78s but I know little about them. I never have tried any of them. Did a search after reading this thread and there has been many offerings over the years. That 1885 k hornet really appeals. I will keep learning more and maybe try one out. Fun thread!

Fun video, link below. Collector talking a little about the history of the 1885.

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I have long lusted after a Browning 1885, and a lo-wall in K Hornet would be sweet. Except for the weight -- a K Hornet should be very light weight. I had thought to do one on a Martini Cadet action with an 18" barrel, but the two-piece stock is off-putting for me. And I cannot explain why I find the Lo-Wall more attractive than the Hi-Wall, which can handle more powerful cartridges. Decisions, decisions.
 
epoletna said:
I have long lusted after a Browning 1885, and a lo-wall in K Hornet would be sweet. Except for the weight -- a K Hornet should be very light weight. I had thought to do one on a Martini Cadet action with an 18" barrel, but the two-piece stock is off-putting for me. And I cannot explain why I find the Lo-Wall more attractive than the Hi-Wall, which can handle more powerful cartridges. Decisions, decisions.
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Low walls have always looked beautiful to me as well. I have no logic or reason for this. They just float my boat.
 
I'm using two of them at present, a Browning in .223Rem and a newer Win in 300H&H. Started with a 22-250 that I built into a 32-40 in early 90's and sold 5-6 yrs ago now. Been debating on buying another one, but, prices on them are near same as new for used ones in Cda now, some that are "customized" are a lot more than new. I do enjoy using them. Much prefer the 28" octagon bbls, not real interested in the 24" round stuff.
 
Not really anything to do with a rimmed case. Just lightly neck size. Occasional length trim. Full length sizing is where cases are damaged and operating the press to fast.
 
I've had multiple 1885's over the years encompassing Winchester's and various flavors of Uberti's as well as a B78. Just took possession of a Tayler Arms (Uberti) High Wall in 45 Colt. Running down to the range later this afternoon to sight it in. Also have a High Wall in 6.5 Creedmoor which I was told was a Shot Show special. That thing shoots as well as my match gun. And, just bought a Low Wall Winchester in 22 lr. With the waiting period here in WA that gets out of jail next month. Yeah, I have a soft spot for 1885's.
 
I've had about a dozen Hiwalls or lowwalls of various calibers. Still have 22lr, 22 hornet, 45-90 target rifle, 40-65 target rifle.
 
jwv2001 said:
My story starts about a year ago. I went to a local gun show to see what they had to offer. The only thing I saw was a Browning 1885 in 22 Hornet. Never really ever paid much attention to these rifles, but this one caught my eye. There was no way I would buy a Hornet. So I started looking. Finally came across an 1885 in 223 Rem. Good-looking rifle that shot as good as it looked. I began to wonder why anyone would sell a rifle this nice. Lightning then struck twice when another 1885 .223 became available with nicer wood than the first. I couldn't resist, so I bought that one also. The only saving grace I have is that I have 2 sons and 2 grandsons that can potentially shoot two Browning 1885's really nice rifles. Both are at least MOA using the same hand loads. Learning to shoot them from a rest is a challenge for me because the forearm is so slim. I am rigging up a sand bag setup that will give me a steady rest,View attachment 1631086View attachment 1631087
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Nice, The B-78's are better looking rifles than the Winchesters. I have a Winchester in 22 LR that I traded for, They are not as nice looking as this piece. I would ike one in 17 Squirrel but, would not want to to use a B-78 for a donor rifle. The Winchester 22 RF's are a dime a dozen I would use one of those for a doner. I wonder if Miroku would sell me the parts to convert it to a center fire. I heard the barrels are can be swapped from rifle to rifle. A 17 squirrel is not a long-range riffle if I could also buy a 17 WMR Barrel I could rechamber it and have the extractor grove cut. I would be in business. Most smiths don't want to mess with them. Probably only because they don't have any experience with them. The ones that do the wait is long and I may not live that long.
 
Bugger Picker1 said:
Nice, The B-78's are better looking rifles than the Winchesters. I have a Winchester in 22 LR that I traded for, They are not as nice looking as this piece. I would ike one in 17 Squirrel but, would not want to to use a B-78 for a donor rifle. The Winchester 22 RF's are a dime a dozen I would use one of those for a doner. I wonder if Miroku would sell me the parts to convert it to a center fire. I heard the barrels are can be swapped from rifle to rifle. A 17 squirrel is not a long-range riffle if I could also buy a 17 WMR Barrel I could rechamber it and have the extractor grove cut. I would be in business. Most smiths don't want to mess with them. Probably only because they don't have any experience with them. The ones that do the wait is long and I may not live that long.
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If you ever get the urge to scratch that itch, Lee Shaver in Lamar, MO would be the person to contact on how it could be done.
 
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