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![[Linked Image]](http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx220/ClarkM/Bowning%20B-78%2025-05%20made%201994%208-12-2016.jpg) When I go into a pawn shop, it is like a wino going into a liquor store.
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Nice one. Looks to be in great condition.
Like Rugers, but REALLY like the Brownings.
Congrats on a getting a great deal.
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I have the same model - .25-06 with octagon barrel. It is superbly accurate. The scope mounts had to be shimmed to get them tight, but after that step, it has been awesome.
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I have the same model - .25-06 with octagon barrel. It is superbly accurate. The scope mounts had to be shimmed to get them tight, but after that step, it has been awesome. I also have a Browning 1885 7mmRM made the same year, 1994, with the octagon barrel. I had to shim 2 piece Weaver bases, not only for height, but for the angle of the barrel taper slope under each base. This B-78 came with Redfield rings [that I would usually take off] but they have been lapped. I am going to measure how far off they are.
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Nice!
Looks like you got a good deal too, especially with the rings and swivels included.
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I paid ~ $1600 out the door for the 1885.
I paid ~ $875 out the door for the B-78.
If the B-78 shoots near as well as the 1885, I will be happy. They both have 1994 octagon barrels, but the bore looks better in B-78.
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They both have 1994 octagon barrels, but the bore looks better in B-78. The 78 should be older than that. They were made from 1973 - 1982 if I recall correctly. The date is the last part of the serial number but usually backwards on these i.e. 47 = 1974 Jerry
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Jerry, if that is the case, it was made in 74.
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Nice rifle
My son shoots a b-78 6mm Rem., left to him by his grandfather.
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I have same rifle same cal
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Most excellent!
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I have one of those in the same caliber. It has become the only rifle I use during deer season. It also is a superb long range coyote rig. You did well.
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Sweet, Well Done! 25-06 is IMO underrated and a favorite.!
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Generally, there ain't a lot that separates the two however,
Barely making it is a whole lot more satisfying than barely not making it.
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I found one just like it at a gun show in Texas a couple of months ago. I wanted it bad, but the seller wouldn't budge off of his price of $1200.
I'd say you did real well!
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