Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
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Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
I acquired the rifle over a month ago but just been so darn busy this summer I haven't had any time to shoot it. Well I couldn't take it anymore so I took part of the afternoon off, grabbed what ever ammo I had, the rifle and off to the range I went! The only ammo I did have were loads I made up for my Mauser 98, used them in my moose hunt last fall: 180grn Hornady SP backed by 55 grains of IMR 4350 and CCI 200. The rifle is equipped with Williams rear peep sight and gold bead front sight.
This was at 50 yards.
This was at 75 yards.
I did have a hard time focusing on the front bead because of the afternoon sun in my face! It was interesting to note the first shot I took at 50 & 75 yards landed dead on windage but the other two shots went to the right practically touching each other. The trigger is somewhat to get used to it's pretty tight. All in all I like the way it shoots, has potential and it felt good to get back to the range
Mainehunter
This was at 50 yards.
This was at 75 yards.
I did have a hard time focusing on the front bead because of the afternoon sun in my face! It was interesting to note the first shot I took at 50 & 75 yards landed dead on windage but the other two shots went to the right practically touching each other. The trigger is somewhat to get used to it's pretty tight. All in all I like the way it shoots, has potential and it felt good to get back to the range
Mainehunter
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
YESSIREE, THOSE BROWNING 1895 RIFLES AND CARBINES ARE SUPERB GUNS. ALL OF 'EM LINED UP STRAIGHT AS A MOONBEAM AND RARELY EVER NEED A WINDAGE SIGHT ADJUSTMENT. I HAVE A BR.'95 30-40 AND IT SHOOTS LIKE A DREAM.
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
What surprised me was just how slick those Browning 95s are. I think they are about slicker than any other lever I ever shot and that's before they're even broken in!
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
YEP. IT IS BECAUSE THE WORKERS ARE ALL LUBED WITH MIRUKU SAKE AND IT SPILLS INTO THE ACTIONS SO THEY'RE WELL LUBED TOO.....Hobie wrote:What surprised me was just how slick those Browning 95s are. I think they are about slicker than any other lever I ever shot and that's before they're even broken in!
ba ba ba BING....
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
Mine in 30-06 is one of the most accurate lever guns I own. They have short throats, so watch when reloading 180 gr round nose.
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Terry Murbach wrote:YEP. IT IS BECAUSE THE WORKERS ARE ALL LUBED WITH MIRUKU SAKE AND IT SPILLS INTO THE ACTIONS SO THEY'RE WELL LUBED TOO.....Hobie wrote:What surprised me was just how slick those Browning 95s are. I think they are about slicker than any other lever I ever shot and that's before they're even broken in!
ba ba ba BING....
Frankly I could use some sake, or something, this morning.
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
1895 Winchesters are the coolest 3006's, maybe , except for the BARs.
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
I've got an old one in 30-40 and a new one in 405 Win (both Winchesters) and they are both slick as can be too. And they shoot like that too.
Looks like you got a "normal" 95 there!
Here's a video of me shooting 4 quick shots at 50 yards - slowed down to 1/2 speed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SMY7BOI ... ideo_title
Looks like you got a "normal" 95 there!
Here's a video of me shooting 4 quick shots at 50 yards - slowed down to 1/2 speed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SMY7BOI ... ideo_title
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
O.S.O.K.... How's the trigger pull on your 405
Mainehunter
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
My beat up old Winchester is a sure enough shooter, too.
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
It's probably around 5 lb.s but it breaks clean. Good for hunting.Mainehunter wrote:O.S.O.K.... How's the trigger pull on your 405
Mainehunter
MikeD - that's a nice un - and interesting how they marked the calibers back then - mine's marked "30 US".
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
Congrats! Your really going to enjoy that rifle.
My Browning 06 has got to be one of the most accurate rifles I own. I just need to go hunt something with it!
How do you like the Williams sight? I have been meaning to replace the stock rear sight with one of the repop climbing Lymans, but I have always liked the Williams.
My Browning 06 has got to be one of the most accurate rifles I own. I just need to go hunt something with it!
How do you like the Williams sight? I have been meaning to replace the stock rear sight with one of the repop climbing Lymans, but I have always liked the Williams.
ScottS
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
My wife gave me this Winchester 95 30-06 six years ago for our 25th anniversary -
(OK - so I did "help" her find it - we husbands are obligated to help our wives any way we can)
With the Williams FP71 rear aperture sight - aperture removed for "ghost ring"
I did have to put on a taller front sight but, I like that white stripe blade -
I zeroed the sights to hit POA at 25 yards and "fine tuned" it to hit 2" above POA at 100 yards - not bench rest but fist rest on the range table - pairs under one MOA -
Of course my eyes were younger then - not quite 80 and now, at 85 - not quite so good - but not bad enough to spoil my weekly trip to the range - still stay in the 8 ring mostly - cataract removed but some ARMD (age related macular degeneration ) - not the treatable kind
(OK - so I did "help" her find it - we husbands are obligated to help our wives any way we can)
With the Williams FP71 rear aperture sight - aperture removed for "ghost ring"
I did have to put on a taller front sight but, I like that white stripe blade -
I zeroed the sights to hit POA at 25 yards and "fine tuned" it to hit 2" above POA at 100 yards - not bench rest but fist rest on the range table - pairs under one MOA -
Of course my eyes were younger then - not quite 80 and now, at 85 - not quite so good - but not bad enough to spoil my weekly trip to the range - still stay in the 8 ring mostly - cataract removed but some ARMD (age related macular degeneration ) - not the treatable kind
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
O.S.O.K. wrote:It's probably around 5 lb.s but it breaks clean. Good for hunting.Mainehunter wrote:O.S.O.K.... How's the trigger pull on your 405
Mainehunter
MikeD - that's a nice gun - and interesting how they marked the calibers back then - mine's marked "30 US".
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Salvo.. The Williams rear sight came with it and I love it! I actually have Williams rear sights on two of my Marlin 336. Nice shot group on that target!
OJ... I keep forgetting you have that rifle!!! Boy is it gorgeous!!!
I really would like to try some cast bullets in her. Just need to find some time and make up some test loads and go shooting!
Mainehunter
Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
That is a handsome 95, OJ!
I think I'll start looking for a Williams sight.
I think I'll start looking for a Williams sight.
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ScottS
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
Thanks, it's number one in my collection - JMB created a lot of good guns but, I think the 95 is in a class by itself. The B&C record elk rack for many years - taken west of Crested Butte - was taken with an old "slabsides" Winchester 95 in 30-40 Krag.OJ... I keep forgetting you have that rifle!!! Boy is it gorgeous!!!
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
One thing I don't get is the price variations on the Browning 95's. I know there were different calibers and such but just the other day I was at Cabalas they had one just like mine they say new in box but there were light handling marks and going for $1500! What gives???
Mainehunter
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
Here s mine a reissue 95 src
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
I've always wanted a 303 95. They come up for sale occasionally. Cost a kidney I think!
Fine looking rifles on thiis thread. The one with the deer, is that an original styled stock?
Fine looking rifles on thiis thread. The one with the deer, is that an original styled stock?
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Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
Yes it is.Winchester made a copy of their 95 saddle ring carbine a few years back in 30/06 like mine and in 30/40 krag
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Mainehunter; very nice rifle and good shooting
Salvo; amazing group
OJ; beautiful rifle. I hope that my shooting is as good as yours if I should reach your age
Salvo; amazing group
OJ; beautiful rifle. I hope that my shooting is as good as yours if I should reach your age