Question on the New Winchester 1886

Coloradoyaler · Post by **Coloradoyaler** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:24 pm

Hello

Any reports on how well these shoot? Will they shoot as good as a Marlin 1895?

Thanks
Mark

crs · Post by **crs** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:30 am

Every 86 owner that I know likes theirs and says they shoot well, including mine.
Vis a Vis the Marlin, could not say. You best try them both and make up your own mind.

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:37 am

I have a Browning 1886 Grade 1 and I love it. Shoots great and looks great.

longarm4146 · Post by **longarm4146** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:08 am

I've had both, but kept the Winchester take-down in 45-70, Both are capable of outstanding accuracy.....it's really a matter of which handles the best to the individual, as the '86 is quite a bit beefier than the Marlin. Kinda like the difference in a Honda and Toyota, both are capable of the same thing so which suits your taste best???

1886 · Post by **1886** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:28 pm

I have both and both shoot really well. Which one do you like? Did I hear you say both? Great decision. 1886.

86er · Post by **86er** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:48 pm

Mine is the Miroku made Hi-Grade Extra Light w/ 22" barrel. It does everything I want it to and looks nice too.

Dastook · Post by **Dastook** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:07 pm

86er wrote:Mine is the Miroku made Hi-Grade Extra Light w/ 22" barrel. It does everything I want it to and looks nice too.

Me too, except it's not the high grade. I love it.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:25 pm

my browning 1886 SRC is fast becoming my favorite all time. its beautiful and quite the shooter.