uberti 50-95 1876

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uberti 50-95 1876

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Ive had a hankering for a big lever action (though swearing off using big game bolt actions some time ago, go figure). I took a look at these and was impressed but research on the limited info suggests a few problems. Feeding, chambering, accuracy problems.... anyone have any opinions on this model and calibre? Uberti do such a slick 1873... its surprising the 1876 aren't always user ready for that price level..
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Re: uberti 50-95 1876

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if this does not work out without expensive custom work, why not consider the Miroku made Winchester 1886 chambered in .45-90?
The cartridge dimensions are quite similar as would be the ballistics ( mine has taken DG with 450 grain bullets at 2150 fps) and the 1886 strength and reliability is well known.
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nice load thats over 4600ftlbs, 458 win mag territory. In this instance I am after the calibre, if they still did a 1886 in one of the old 50cals I would be interested.
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mickbr,

I once handled an original Win 1886 in 50-110 WCF. I've wanted one since.
Pretty much like you said because of the caliber. I'd love to have an 1876 copy in 50-95 as well just because it's a lever gun in a big caliber.

I once shot a Winchester bolt gun in 458 Win Mag. Round one hurt like hell. Round two caused a painful flinch, and round 3 left me in pain for a week. I had that thin cinched up in my shoulder as tight as I could,, but it was beyond reason painful. Never shot another one, never will shoot another one.

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don't know why the repro wouldn't be reliable. the original is very smooth and feeds and ejects well ....and is quite accurate:

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going to try for moose again this fall with this one
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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Nice! How am I supposed to be happy with my crossfire carbine after that...
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Mickbr,
You are correct, this is the 1886 45-90 that 86er took to Africa and killed an ele, leopard, and a few cape buff. Those hot450 grain Kodiak loads came from Grizzly cartridge and I can testify as to their effectiveness on bison- knocks them over like metal targets.
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I had a Uberti 76 in 40-60 and it was a fine rifle. Only 50 I had trouble with was a Winchester 86 in 50 Express. I never did get it to group the way I wanted it to. Winchester used a very slow twist on that particular model and it would only stabilize bullets that looked more like shoe buttons.

I did have to thin the rims of some 45-70 brass that I cut down for a friends 76 in 45-60 Worked fine then.

Heck, try one for yourself. It's fun getting those old things to shoot properly.
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Re: uberti 50-95 1876

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Howdy,
I have a Brownchester 71 that I converted to a 50-110 for a retirement gift to me :D It is a kill and maim at hot loads with the 547gr cast. Kills what you hit and maims you, and that is with a real good recoil pad. Prone and bench shooting may cause injury, at least hurts more than standing by a lot. They make Marlins in the 50 Alaskan.
Anyway those are two other 50 cal. cartridges I know of if you have a mind to.
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Re: uberti 50-95 1876

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Thanks all for the replies and those pics too!. I wasn't too keen on customising, though the model 71 would be a great gun. This was pretty much an idea just to be able to purchase and shoot, and also part of it was the history of a traditional model. I can't remember where but there was a long thread running on the Uberti/Cimarron 50-95 which outlayed the most common issues...might have been castboolits or maybe the Wire, I am still trying to find it again. I'll post it up if I can find it for interests sake.
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You may want to look Here. the 1876 forum on Cascity.com. http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?board=89.0
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.45colt thanks that was the site!
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