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Winchester 1885 action
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1365579" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>The 1885 action is called a HI Wall, And for many years Browning made them (Modern actions and materials),before Winchester started back making them.</p><p></p><p>The browning's were originally called the B-78 and later became the 1885. They are beautiful and very strong. (They came in most Magnum calibers like 7mm RM and 300 Win Mag).</p><p></p><p>I have owned Many 1885's and still own some including one that I barreled up in a 45/120 sharps that uses a 625 grain bullet at over 1700 ft/sec. </p><p></p><p>The Ruger #1 (Is Based on the Farquhason action) and the B78 / 1885 in the modern form are very strong and can be loaded to SAMME spec. pressure (60,000 psi) if the cartridge requires). they can handle any modern cartridge.</p><p></p><p>It is one of my favorite single shot actions for looks and strength. It is a little difficult to work on but worth it in the end.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on your search for one (Many Browning 1885's and B78's are out there, and in my opinion, the Browning's are better quality than the Winchesters, especially the wood and finish on the action. </p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1365579, member: 2736"] The 1885 action is called a HI Wall, And for many years Browning made them (Modern actions and materials),before Winchester started back making them. The browning's were originally called the B-78 and later became the 1885. They are beautiful and very strong. (They came in most Magnum calibers like 7mm RM and 300 Win Mag). I have owned Many 1885's and still own some including one that I barreled up in a 45/120 sharps that uses a 625 grain bullet at over 1700 ft/sec. The Ruger #1 (Is Based on the Farquhason action) and the B78 / 1885 in the modern form are very strong and can be loaded to SAMME spec. pressure (60,000 psi) if the cartridge requires). they can handle any modern cartridge. It is one of my favorite single shot actions for looks and strength. It is a little difficult to work on but worth it in the end. Good luck on your search for one (Many Browning 1885's and B78's are out there, and in my opinion, the Browning's are better quality than the Winchesters, especially the wood and finish on the action. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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