How heavy a load ARE you shooting? With the weight of the 1885, even Marlin loaded (per Lyman Manual) 405's seem to kick me less than a sporter...
Perhaps reverse that front mount, move the scope to the rear and find some type of leather cartridge carrier that will raise the comb?
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I am new to the Browning 1885 45-70 and have immediately run into scope, sight base, eye relief issues. I currently have Leopold medium height bases...
From what I have seen and the above: A-Bolt (original) has a fluted bolt and a hinged detachable magazine. A-Bolt II has a shrouded bolt and a hinged...
I have never had binding. Mine is as slick as can be. The trigger is not as light or consistent as the old Remington 700 trigger or the Tikka T3...
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I grew up in Louisiana, lived in New England for about 20 years and returned to Louisiana about 20 years ago. My first rifle was a Remington 700...
I have owned what I thought to be a Browning Micro-Medallion 308 Winchester for many years. It has a 20 inch barrel, a fluted bolt and a length of...
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