Winchester 1894

[bps3040]

I have a Winchester 1894, Standard 1894 26" Sporting Rifle, made in 1902. I have a dumb question..... can I shoot any normal 30-30 ammo in this rifle or do I have to worry that modern loads will cause a problem. Thanks for any info.

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[UpTheIrons]

I don't know if it helps you, but I've got a 50 year old '94 that I shoot modern loads out of.

 

[salvo]

As long as it's in good shape, you should not have any problems. But if it's in good shape you have a fairly expensive rifle. If your going to shoot it allot, quite a few of the old rifle shooters, down load with lead bullets so as not to cause any wear to the barrel and action.

Got any pictures? I love old 94's, my oldest is an 1927 SRC. Would love to find one like yours one of these days.

 

[bps3040]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=348209

 

[salvo]

That is a beauty! And a family heirloom to boot.

 

[bps3040]

Thanks, I want to shoot a deer with it. My brother and I have not used it for a hunt since we were kids. And i have never shot anything but cans and such with it.

 

[salvo]

I would want to hunt with it also, pick up a few different boxes of ammo, see what it prefers and go hunting.
have you located a front sight for it, it also looks like the rear sight elevator is missing too.
Should be able to locate anything you might need with these links.
http://www.winchesterbob.com/
http://www.wisnersinc.com/
http://www.chasjonesgunparts.com/page/page/540220.htm
http://www.jackfirstgun.com/