1
The Winchester Model 1886 / Re: Wanting an '86
« Last post by greyhawk on Today at 06:17:02 AM »I have always wanted either a '76 or an '86.
The '76 because of the whole Tom Horn history. I can trim brass and load the 45-60 with BP OK, but the '86 is also huge (which is a draw for me) and already is a 45-70 for which I already maintain reloading capability.
So... nodding towards the '86. I have spotted a dealer online who has several Miroku Winchester '86's, all nice guns. Dealer has no Uberti '86's which are generally a bit less money. Thus my question. Since I have never handled either an Uberti or Miroku '86, are there any major differences between the two besides the tang safety? Neither is "inexpensive".
I own several Uberti Cimarron and Taylors rifles in various calibers and configurations and one Miroku '73, all great rifles. Is this gonna be a six of one, half dozen of the other?
Thanks.
Before you make up your mind on this - handle a new made 76 .....i have both and I would keep the 76 if I was forced to part with one .