Home Forums Lever Action Central Big Bore Levers Which is the strongest action? Win 1886 or Win 1895?

I could never understand the one-upsmanship blabber about which action is stronger. They're both plenty strong for their intended purposes.

My heavily modified Browning 1895 scout has been pushing 41 caliber 350 grain bullets at 2300-2400 fps for over a half decade now.

The weak link so far: my shoulder and 6-48 screws on the scope rail. 8-40s are a must at this power level. 20 rounds max during target sessions. I have shot out to 400 yds. The strength of the action will never be an issue.

With the browning/win 95: plug a pressure trace on the barrel and do not exceed 53,000 psi with your hand-loads.

Find the powder that gives maximum velocity with the lowest pressure. For me, AA2230 does both very well in my 41 O&M wildcat off the 9.3x62 case.

If you want to exceed 53,000 psi: go buy a bolt action rifle.