AethelstanAegen
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I've decided to sell off my AKs. Given the current market value for them and how little I shoot them, it only made sense. I've decided to treat myself though and buy a gun from my dream gun list (ie guns that I've always drooled over but never quite seem to have it in the budget to get).
One of those in the running is the Winchester 1886 Extra Light. I was interested to get people's opinions on these rifles. Are the reports of the rebounding hammer causing light strikes exaggerated? I'm planning to be able to hand load for this rifle and I'd like to use black powder loads as often as possible. Is it it a pain to clean the 1886? Basically, for those of you who own one, are they worth the high price (I'm probably going to buy through Buffalo Arms, so a little north of $1000). Any tips/observations would be much appreciated.
One of those in the running is the Winchester 1886 Extra Light. I was interested to get people's opinions on these rifles. Are the reports of the rebounding hammer causing light strikes exaggerated? I'm planning to be able to hand load for this rifle and I'd like to use black powder loads as often as possible. Is it it a pain to clean the 1886? Basically, for those of you who own one, are they worth the high price (I'm probably going to buy through Buffalo Arms, so a little north of $1000). Any tips/observations would be much appreciated.