Originally Posted by sharpsguy
I got my first 1886 about two weeks ago, an early Browning SRC 45-70 in mint condition. I also have a Marlin 1895 Cowboy in 45-70.

My impression is that the 1886 has a better level of finish and fit than the Marlin, and is just a bit heavier. That aside, I prefer the Marlin, hands down. The Marlin just flat out shoots circles around the 1886, and it ain't even close.

Maybe this is just the difference between two individual rifles, I don't know, but in my sample of one each, the Marlin has it all over the 1886.


Yeah.. A sample of one each ..

You own ONE 1886 for TWO WHOLE WEEKS(a carbine with barrel bands to boot) and now you are an expert on accurate 1886 rifles are?

That's a damn funny post,IMHO


Last edited by jim62; 03/25/10.
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