At the range with my 1895 Winchester

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:23 am

This is a group I fired with my 1895 Winchester in 30-40 Krag at 80yds. with Remington 180gr. soft points.

I believe the flyer was my fault, because this is what happened with a windage adjustment.

Although this rifle isn't the prettiest girl, she doesn't disappoint.

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:03 am

Shawn very nice shooting. Pictures of the gun?

Here are some pictures of our Winchester 1895. Both are 30.06. One is stock and the other has a Williams receiver sight. No problem to hit a headsize target at 200 meters.

We love the 1895 model.

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:11 am

Pics of the gun, made in 1932.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:32 am

That is pretty good shooting. Very pretty country aswell. 1886.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:52 am

Shawn,
I would say your '95 shoots pretty good. Much better than mine as mine will not shoot jacketed. I have to shoot cast sized to .312. BTW, that sure is a late 1895. Not many came out of the factory in the 30's.

Ravenman--Looks like a really fun place to shoot. I see you got steel and plenty of dirt to kick up.-------------Sixgun

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:56 am

Sixgun,

Yes it's a real fun place. It's possible to shot reactive targets from 200 to 500 meters. The target is about the the size of the IPSC target Every hit drops the target to the side and it springs back within a blink of the eye. No steel targets!

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:58 am

Shawn,

Your rifle could tell many tales!

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:43 am

Oh yes it could! It really did surprise me, because the bore has some pitting in it, but I sure can't tell it's affecting accuracy.

OJ · Post by OJ » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:51 pm

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:38 pm

OJ
Your pictures were the reason for a Williams sight on my Winchester 1895.
Your gun is a real beauty!

OJ · Post by OJ » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:24 pm

Ravenman wrote:OJ
Your pictures were the reason for a Williams sight on my Winchester 1895.
Your gun is a real beauty!

Thanks - it was given to me by my wife for 25th anniversary three years ago (OK - so I first located it). All she got was a little ring and she's convinced she got the best of the deal - women - gotta love'em.

Obviously, there's no way this compares to a Hi Grade Winchester 95 in 30-06.

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:46 pm

Wow! Now that's a nice 95!!!

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:50 pm

Great shootin' and really nice rifle.

OJ · Post by OJ » Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:58 am

Thanks, guys. It's the top of my line and is as good a shooter as it looks. Only "negative" (this is pulling your legs) is it takes longer to shoot up a box or two of ammo because there are always other shooters at the range who want to stop and admire and hold that 95 in their hands - if you can imagine that.

I hate it - as you can tell.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:03 am

Cool photos all!

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:07 am

OJ did your High Grade hit point of aim with the original front sight and the williams receiver sight?
Had to raise my front sight.

OJ · Post by OJ » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:49 am

Ravenman wrote:OJ did your High Grade hit point of aim with the original front sight and the williams receiver sight?
Had to raise my front sight.

Nope - I had to install a taller front sight. Had a gunsmith do it but didn't like the gold bead so I found this blade on XS Sights and found it wasn't all that difficult to replace a pinned sight.

I like it better than the original.