has anyone seen/handled/shot the new 1885? Unfortunately they only come in WSM, but I have been eyeballing them for awhile now. I remember asking about single shot accuracy and the consensus seemed to be that the bolt action is generally more accurate. Has anyone seen range results with these new 1885's? I was also looking at the 28" barrel, I bet that will squeeze quite a bit more performance out of these cartridges too.
The new Winchester 1885...
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Although I havwe not shot the new1885, I have 4 Browniung single shots in various cartridges, two in 6.5WSM, and one in 6.5/284 (my son's).
ALL shoot crazy accurate.
Shortmags.org has had some feedback on the new 270WSM, and the rilfes will print 1/2" at 100 regularly.
Not bad for a two piece stock!
I'd buy one in a heartbeat, except I already shoot the 6.5 WSM, and am rechambering one in 6.5WSSM.
The octagon barrel is way cool, however! :lol:
Oh, and the 28"barrel?
Pud has some at Baqshaw Sports, and he measured the OAL up against a 26" Remington Sendaro.
The 1885 with the 28" is a full 3" SHORTER, becuase of the action! :shock:
VERY nice rifles, IMHO.
Cat
ALL shoot crazy accurate.
Shortmags.org has had some feedback on the new 270WSM, and the rilfes will print 1/2" at 100 regularly.
Not bad for a two piece stock!
I'd buy one in a heartbeat, except I already shoot the 6.5 WSM, and am rechambering one in 6.5WSSM.
The octagon barrel is way cool, however! :lol:
Oh, and the 28"barrel?
Pud has some at Baqshaw Sports, and he measured the OAL up against a 26" Remington Sendaro.
The 1885 with the 28" is a full 3" SHORTER, becuase of the action! :shock:
VERY nice rifles, IMHO.
Cat
