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Old 04-01-2008 | 04:46 PM
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Default new rifle arrived today,,,,

Well here it is Browning 1884 in 45-120 cal
shoots a 537 grain lead bullet..That burns
up lead pretty fast and black powder..
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Old 04-01-2008 | 04:50 PM
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WOW!! that is a beautiful rifle.. I will be watching for your first range session.
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Old 04-01-2008 | 10:25 PM
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Wouldn't that be an 1885 Hi-Wall? Gorgeous.
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Old 04-01-2008 | 10:28 PM
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Well here it is Browning 1884 in 45-120 cal
shoots a 537 grain lead bullet..That burns
that makes my shoulder hurts

good looking gun
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Old 04-01-2008 | 11:14 PM
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Great rifle. I really like mine, but it is a 45-70. All you need to do is get rid of those scope bases?? I would also suggest a leather rap around pad. I have no idea why they put those crescent butt plates on those babies. I found a red Winchester pad and put it on mine. The gunsmith did a great job. If you want to see a picture with the red pad on it, send me your e-mail and I will e-mail it to you. I have been having trouble getting photos uploaded onto Photobucket lately. Tom.
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Old 04-02-2008 | 06:28 AM
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Beautiful rifle.....Just wondering will that be a grin or a wince when you pull the trigger ?
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Old 04-02-2008 | 08:02 AM
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With that type butt plate, you don't put it on your shoulder, it's made to settle into the upper arm, just above the bicep...
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Old 04-02-2008 | 11:31 AM
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Beautiful. John Browning was a genious.
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Old 04-02-2008 | 02:34 PM
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sharp rifle:
I use to own a 45-70 with the steel butt plate and can say I tried the 525 postal cast boolets behind 65 grains of BP .
I loaded 20 rounds think I got to the 12 shots and gave up they will rattle your bones a tad.
I sold the 45-70 and down-sized to the 38-55 winchester
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Old 04-02-2008 | 02:39 PM
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If it shoots a good as it looks, you got a Wow there. Nice rifle, congratulations. Chap
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