Poper
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It's been awhile, but I used to have a Browning 1885 in .30-06. Nice rifle, beautifully finished and it shot pretty well. Oh, and did I say the 1885 is probably the sexiest single shot rifle out there?
Still, after 20 or 30 rounds, it wasn't quite as fun as it looked and I was always afraid of scratching the beautiful blued steel. The shiny plastic finish Browning used back when that rifle was made seemed to be indestructible, tho.
Now suddenly I have the hots for a Winchester 1885 Low Wall in .243. And I found a NIB example for a decent price. I like the .243. and can usually make them shoot very well with handloads.
Will someone please talk me out of this?
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Please?
Still, after 20 or 30 rounds, it wasn't quite as fun as it looked and I was always afraid of scratching the beautiful blued steel. The shiny plastic finish Browning used back when that rifle was made seemed to be indestructible, tho.
Now suddenly I have the hots for a Winchester 1885 Low Wall in .243. And I found a NIB example for a decent price. I like the .243. and can usually make them shoot very well with handloads.
Will someone please talk me out of this?
.
.
.
.
.
Please?
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