BigMike349
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assuming identical barrel length, identical ammo and identical sights, which would be more accurate?
Target sights on the gun will wring out the most accuracy you can get out of the gun and will allow you to shoot is somewhat more accurately. However, at the end of the day it's still a lever gun and will not compete with a single shot Sharps or High Wall. Everything being equal in quality, specs, etc, the lever gun won't keep up. However, shooting sub 2moa at 100yds with a lever gun is still good shooting and will do anything you'll ever want it to do for hunting. As posted above, it's a 30-30 on massive steroids. Same cartridge as the single shots but it's still apples vs. oranges. Just not the same kind of gun, so you get different results.Given the limitations of the 1886, would a gain in accuracy be possible with the addition of a creedmore type sight or would the inherent limitations of the gun negate any benefit of such a sight?
I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, the OP was referring to a Winchester/Miruko or Browning/Miruko Winchester 1886. Both are modern guns made of the highest quality steel. That assumption was made based on the fact that they didn't indicate that it was a collector gun or give a year of manufacturer. If the gun they were asking about is a "modern" Winchester 1886, it is safe to use any jacketed bullets and reloading data listed in any of the manuals for 1886 or Marlin lever gun loads. The OP needs to take this into consideration if they already have the gun or are considering purchasing one. The "newer" Win/Miruko 1886 rifles are a very strong action.I'm not an 1886 authority.I did a little research on one 1886 45-90 rifle.
Unless its a nickel steel barrel,the steel is very soft.No jacketed bullets,and even very hard cast alloys are not recommended.The rifling suffers.
In the case of the 45-90,Win brought it out as an express rifle,meaning the priority was high velocity(for the time) and light bullets.The Win load for 45-90 was a 300 gr bullet.The barrel was twisted for light bullets.
While the Sharps used the same case,It was designed around heavier bullets and so had a faster twist.
Perhaps none of this applies to your cartridge of choice,but I suggest research before you lay your money down.
BigMike, I posted this on another tread but you might also be interested. Pedersoli makes a very nice 71/1886 that comes with a recoil pad already installed. I believe they are sold through Cabelas and probably other folks also. Here is a video of the rifle being demonstrated. I have not personally handled one so I don't know how it compares to the Miroku rifles, but most everything I have seen or shot made by Pedersoli has been top shelf.
NoSecondBest - Can I assume you would reccomend looking into the Miroku 1885 as well? Are there any other companies that make a quality 1885?
Strait Shot - I've looked at the Perdersoli 71/1886 and don't really like the look. If I went for an 1886 I would go all out for a turnbull 1886...although the price is so high and the finish is so nice I might not want to ever shoot it