My New Winchester 1886EL

joachim slim · Post by **joachim slim** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:24 pm

Through the kind efforts of individuals on this forum i have received a very nice rifle. It is an 1886EL 45-70 and is as nice as the seller said. I am humbled by the gesture of the forum member that made this possible. Thank You really isnt enough and i hope he knows this means alot to me.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:24 pm

Congrats on a great rifle. I love the looks of those loooong barreled 86s but I would much rather carry my E.L. If I ever hunt with any of my 86s, it will be the SRC or the E.L. Happy for you. 1886.

crs · Post by **crs** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:43 pm

J Slim - we would love to see some pics of your new rifle when you get the chance.

1886 - "IF you hunt with your 1886, it will be your EL?" Is that because the long barrels do not shoot straight on game?

The Nosler partition bullet took out 2 ribs going in and 4 going out at 100 yards.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:44 pm

Congrats!!!

joachim slim · Post by **joachim slim** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:06 pm

i have some rnfp and some jacketed ammo. i have been saveing a special target for a special occasion. i will shoot this rifle for the first time at a "Rosie Odonnel" doll. it is the size of a barbie doll.

Grizzly Adams · Post by **Grizzly Adams** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:33 am

Here are some pics of joaclim's 1886EL.

nemhed · Post by **nemhed** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:46 am

Sweet rifle!

gary rice · Post by **gary rice** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:40 am

crs wrote:J Slim - we would love to see some pics of your new rifle when you get the chance.

1886 - "IF you hunt with your 1886, it will be your EL?" Is that because the long barrels do not shoot straight on game?

The Nosler partition bullet took out 2 ribs going in and 4 going out at 100 yards.

crs, thats not a bad looking rifle you're displaying there either.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:10 am

crs wrote:J Slim - we would love to see some pics of your new rifle when you get the chance.

1886 - "IF you hunt with your 1886, it will be your EL?" Is that because the long barrels do not shoot straight on game?

The Nosler partition bullet took out 2 ribs going in and 4 going out at 100 yards.

No sir they shoot great. Just darn heavy. I may have been engaging in a little hyperbole. Best Wishes. 1886.

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:42 am

Im glad for you that you could get this deal together. Those heavy barelled beauties just make a man feel like he owns something special, a piece of history.

71fan · Post by **71fan** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:22 am

It'a always nice to add an '86 to the family. I'm with 1886 on hunting witha an SRC or EL - my Browning rifle is a BIG rifle to be hauling around in the woods without a horse.

I'm still holding out for an EL takedown, which Davidson's may or may not ever make.

Bruce - I am keeping my Browning, thanks in no small part to your advice.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:59 am

The new Winchester 1886 EL is one of the finest modern 1886's made. I owned one and only parted with it very reluctantly to get the funds to purchase an old Winchester that was over 100 years old.

Joe Reilly · Post by **Joe Reilly** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:23 pm

Hey Slim

I figgered a Rosie doll would have to be much larger than a Barbie!!!

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:52 pm

SubDoc kindly allowed me to adopt his EL last fall..........I assure you that fine rifle will not leave it's family ever again! Even with it's so-so trigger, I have a magical ability to hit with that weapon that I can't understand......I'm pretty sure it will go hunting this fall........

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:34 pm

Does the "EL" stand for Extra Light"?

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:47 pm

Rusty wrote:Does the "EL" stand for Extra Light"?

The " L " is light, and I think the E is extra, but would not bet the farm on it.......