A bit of mirage to contend with as the barrel heat was rising in scope view due to the freezing temps. This last target was shot "as quickly as I could" with one consecutive group to another starting at bottom left headed right, then top left to finish. Absolutely no load "development" has begun, nor probably will as it shoots "well enough" with typical "lil gun loads."Īll groups shot at 100 yards in 32 degree weather, with a mediocre sandbag arrangement and freezing hands. I gave $940 shipped, which I think is very fair considering the market, and considering how well this thing wants to shoot. The quality of this 1885 hornet exceeds my expectations. These are truly rifles that dreams are made of. I've been out with it a few days since Christmas and I love it more and more each time I lay my hands on it. Off to a great start with this new to me "dream rifle" and I'm already ready for spring. If that doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will.
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A testament that the previous owner took very good care of this lightly used VINTAGE 1995 (first year production), low wall in 22 Hornet.Ĭhristmas morning at the 100 yard range with my 5 year old resulted in this group with ammo loaded in virgin brass for my A bolt hornet. Full text of 'Browning 1885' See other formats olywl The Best There Is. A rarity these days when buying used from Gunbroker. I "cleaned the rifle" I found it to be spotless.
I wish the trigger was 1.5 lbs for such a lightweight rifle, but I'm grateful it adjusted down as good as it did and that it is absolutely creep free. Turning the trigger adjustment screw until it bottomed out resulted in a very, very crisp 2.75lbs confirmed with 5 pulls on my trigger pull gauge.
The trigger was in factory form around 5lbs. Absolutely no rust to be found and the bore "shines like Orions belt in the night sky.", with rifling as crisp as a pringle. It came from New York State and is in pristine condition regarding metal. The rifle appears to have been fired very little. It's amazing to me that someone put a $39 Simmons on a thousand dollar rifle, but I digress. The rifle came with scope rings/bases/ and a cheapo Simmons. Just in time for me to lap the rings and mount a proper scope (Weaver V16 with custom Lee Dot reticle with holdovers). I found and purchased this about two weeks prior to Christmas and it arrived a week later. Thanks to the "power of the internet", I made my dream a reality. 22 hornet introduction, has been a Browning 1885 so chambered. In any event, this post is not about religion, unless you're indoctrinated in the "book of browning."Ī dream rifle of mine, ever since I had the pleasure of a. Time spent with my family is the ultimate, but I did get something very cool under the tree this year. Mine was special in many ways and I'm thankful for the ultimate savior JESUS.
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