Well yeah but your missing the fact he didn’t have anything to do with the 1860 Henry or the 1866 Winchester. Without that foundation he would have never made the 1886 and the derivatives there of. None of Brownings patents we’re “cutting edge”. He was great at innovation in a simple and efficient design. However he didn’t invent lever actions pump action semi auto pistols or any new operating system (with the exception of early gas operation). I don’t mean to take away from he genuine Genius that was John Browning. However he didn’t do anything that didn’t have some basis. And this is just the way most inventions work. You modify you contribution and make your work known. There were also incredible engineers that turned his prototypes into a gun that could be mass produced fir profit. That is a hugely important job that is guaranteed to get under appreciated!!!
I own a 1885 chambered in 7mm mag and it’s an outstanding piece of art and very accurate was my first hunting rifle I’ve had it for many years it’s definitely a family keeper!
I never fail to be amazed by what what John Browning accomplished in his life. The gun is truly a work of art. I am definitely interested in checking this out for a new deer rifle. Thanks for a great video.
@@brentanderson4304 That would be a great choice for that 28 inch barrel. It would probably wring out all of the ballistics of all the 270/30-06 class of cartridges. Too bad they dont produce a 35 Whelen or a 338-06.
I own two 1885 Winchesters, an original in .32-20 made in 1889 and an Uberti made version in .38-40, both low walls and both are excellent shooters. The .32-20 is capable of one hole accuracy, not bad for a gun made a couple decades before the first airplane left the ground.
I got the Uberti high wall in .45-70. I have killed 99% of my deer with it for the past 10 years. It gets me in the woods a week early (primitive season) and I almost always kill all 3 or 4 I need for the year in that 1 week. I stalk with it and just use iron sights, but man that 300 grain bullet always drops em. Even got a doe at 120 yards last year
Mr. Spomer i must say that of all contemporary firearms/cartridge/hunting aficionados, you are by far my favorite. We are so lost in AR15,misguided 6.5creedmoor hype, sniper.308 inherent accuracy, tactical , short barreled velocity robbing nonsense nowadays that these super fun falling block rifles may become extinct. Im 47yrs old and even people of my age dont understand why i pine over ruger #1 rifles. I find your content so entertaining. Please keep up the great work for those of us that have tried it all and came back to the basics that make the shooting and hunting sports so addictive. I will be joining your patreon!
Thanks for the historical intro to young John Moses Browning. We see so many pictures of him later in life, after he was acknowledged as the world's premier gun designer... but thanks for showing that he was brilliant as a youth, too, designing and fabricating a massively strong falling block breech rifle with little more than primitive tools
The rifle arrived today and I dialed in the scope just a couple hours ago ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL . I haven’t shot with a scope in probably 25 years. The X on the left was my target. (the shot almost in the bullseye on the right X was my father in laws first shot after I made adjustments) The two shots circled are my first 2 shots. Then I brought it down - shot once. Then brought it over to the left. From there zeroed it in to dead center. This all was from 25 yards out. Follow instructions carefully when mounting the scope. So far I'm very happy with the purchase.
I love the "conversational", unedited feel of this video. A lot of people try this approach, but it still comes off sounding scripted. Even with the relaxed feel of the video you were smooth and informative, without the rambling that a lot of presenters end up with when they try to wing it. I think a lot of people feel the need to fill the silence with inane chatter. Well done! Is this the way you always make videos... I wonder why I'm only noticing now? Cheers
Great Review ...I really like you took the time give viewer a solid overview of the rifle’ s practical accuracy and someways to tune it and make it a more consistent shooter.
I like it when shooters show real time shooting "problems" and how they realistically work through the process to get somewhere. Because at the end of the day it is that which makes you a better shooter.
My 1885 Winchester/Browning in .270 caliber shot at the top of the target also using the Talley Mfg. scope base. I fabricated a .031" thick brass shim for the forward foot of the Talley Mfg. scope base which brought the shot group down below the bull's eye when the Leupold scope vertical adjustment was set in the middle of it's range of adjustment. Just a few MOA clicks put the bullet group right in the bull's eye.
Love the 85. I have the Browning LoWall in 260 Rem and you couldn't ask for a better hunting arm 7lbs all up, a natural handling rifle and a joy to carry
I have a low wall in 22 Hornet. With handloads tuned to the rifle, it will make 1/4" cloverleafs on a good day. Factory ammo makes huge groups. That's the problem with rimfires, you are at the mercy of the ammo manufacturers. I fired a 20 shot consecutive string without stopping to let the barrel cool down. I put 10 rounds inside a 1" ShootNSee spot, and on just barely outside.
Well, I have a heavy barreled Browning B78( miroku) that purchased for 800.00- Canadian. The stars must of aligned on the particular day I bought it. This one is a .270 wcf and I take it everywhere. Shoots bugholes and I have also cleaned out the barrel channel. It is heavier than my synthetic/ stainless turnbolt rifles but is very compact to carry horseback or afoot. It is 38ish inches long and has a 24" barrel. I might even shorten the barrel. One thing for sure, when you pull it out, people notice it. It's short overall length makes it so portable, can carry it across my lap when horseback.
Schadenfreude to know other good shooters also struggle sometimes to get their weapons tuned. Of course, at my age, I think it is wise to blame the guy squeezing the trigger and not my reloads or the weapon itself. Thanks, Ron, for another informative and fun posting.
@@factorybear5264 Never had any feeling of disadvantage with a falling block over a magazine fed rifle for deer stalking. A shot is taken only when guaranteed, irrespective of rifle mechanism. One can reload a falling block surprisingly fast if necessary.
I have recently discovered the You Tube series Ron Spomer Outdoors, I can honestly say that I am delighted. It is interesting and informative. Keep up the good work.
I have two. An italian replica semi Schuetzen and a Miroku Traditional Hunter . The Uberti does not cock on closing, you have to close the breech and cock to fire . In the Miroku (Winchester or Browning ) there is a little trick you didn't mention , which improves handling safety and helps if you are wearing gloves . You actually never have to touch the hammer. ( that's probably why Browning made it so small ) When you load the gun , while you are lifting the lever pull the trigger , and the block closes without cocking the hammer. When you decide to cock it , just lower the lever a little , then pull it up and the hammer is cocked.
i own one of these in a 4570 and i gotta be honest . i own quite a few very nice firearms and this baby is my go to favorite . everybody thinks 4570 is not a accurate cartridge. i can shoot a group at 100 yards with my 45 that my 223 is hard pressed to beat . the gang at moroku are one hell of a bunch of skilled craftsman . got rid of the iron sights and a gentleman at murphy precision made me a beautiful stainless steel piccitiny rail for a very reasonable price . mounted with a leupold 4x12 vxr . trigger pull is maybe 2lbs . my best advise for anyone interested ...if you can find one dont hesitate !!
You didn't say anything about the long barrel and yet with no action it is a carbine length gun! Very handy that way as only John Browning could imagine 🤠
Spomer, I am a big fan. I was looking for something else and this showed up in my feed. The rifle was so beautiful that I couldn't resist watching. I'm thinking a .243 is in my future. On a side note, I hate the 17. Thank you for all of your absolutely excellent content. Many of us are students of history, and you sir, are a scholar.
I have one just like that 22 mag. It was 1200 bucks. I can shoot 3" 5 shot groups at 100 yards iron sights with mine. I bought the highwall high grade version in .30-06 shortly after. Paid less for the `06 than the 22 mag. The `06 can keep5 shots touching at 100 yards with 168 grain Sierra hand loads. Both beautiful rifles.
I own a savage 17wsm that now shots incredibly well with the 25gr bullets. Took around 100 shots to get the barrel seasoned in before it calmed down. 1/2 groups at 100 yards with no wind. Kepp shooting ron, it will get better. I will be looking into this little single shot soon. Great video
One of my deer hunting buddies had the same rifle with the Browning name on it in .220 Swift. It would not stablize bullets heavier than 65 Grains, but boy how it shot. I was concerned with a .22 caliber for deer hunting but one shot on an 8 point Muley dropped him where he stood.
I have an 1885 in .243 calibre . Beautiful rifle . Was my second falling block , first being an 1885 in 45-70 , alas it slipped and damned near broke my shoulder . Hence , I traded it for the .243 .
My 1885 Miroku is in 22-250 unfired. Been in the back of the safe for a few years. Looking for Talley 3/4" rings for the Leupold 4.5-14. In the meantime I'm still wacking Coyotes with my 700 22-250
I enjoy your videos. Had a octagonal barrel in 22-250 that shot lights out. Very well made and impressive accuracy. Hopefully they don’t use same adjustment as x-bolt.
I've been a single shoot guy for decades was intrigued with the Thompson center contender and encore. Love the sharps rifles as well though I can't afford them. The Ruger No.1 is another great single shoot that comes in many different calibers but is somewhat pricey too. As far as cleaning I had a heck of a time getting rods that would go down the barrel of my 17HMR but finally got one that worked. I found my HMR did not like CCI ammo at all it would give me 2 inch groups at 100yards went with hornady and they were touching at 100yards so yeah ammo sometimes doesn't like certain rifles or certain rifles don't like some ammo.
Nice looking gun but not my taste either. Why when you can go 223 for 300 yrd hunting varmints? If Im spending that kind of $ I'm getting a nice bolt gun or a Daniel Defense..
@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill, in many regions being quiet(er) for nearby neighbors is becoming more important all the time. This little rimfire will make substantially less noise than a .223, etc. but still allow you to cover much of a cornfield.
For many, pride of ownership in a rifle like this is an important consideration. You can't get that in a plastic-stocked, unpolished firearm from the local big box store's Christmas ad.
The Madis book has a photo of one of these in a sort of "baby" carbine configuration in .25-35. That little set up always intrigued me. A feather weight carbine shooting a quarter inch diameter cartridge that is deer capable really has potential. Especially with today's powder and bullet technology.
Wonderful Video on the 1885. I've been slowly collecting Winchester Lever's, I have the 94, the 64, the 71 and looking for more, the 1885 would be a nice add.. Thanks for your videos..
I teach people to be a good welder. The first thing I teach them is of most importance is whether or not they are comfortable throughout the weldment practice runs. Completely comfortable. THEN you can do your good work.
Love the M1885...crescent buttplates weren't too comfortable to shoot, but in about every other way, a wonderful design. On the originals, the lever locked until the hammer fell...brilliant mechanical design. There used to be some talk about the firing pin held in by a single screw...a worry to the shooter if you blew a primer. Don't know if the new ones are different? Thanks Ron....
I have personal experiences with the 17 WSM and I can assure you that it is the ammo that is more of a problem than is the rifle. If the ammo manufacturers can produce better ammo the rifle will be fine. The makers of the ammo for the 17 HMR have done a much better job; perhaps it is because the 17 HMR has a 12 years lead on the 17 WSM. Although the 17 HMR does not have the reach of the 17 WSM I prefer the 17HMR and will not use the 17 WSM.
Have a 17hmr. Never bough a cleaning rod, so after 200 rounds or so, a A4 paper on 100 meters was stretching the accuracy. So i bough thorroclean, a rod and other .17 jags etc. and went to business. Next session gave me nice 0.9-1" groups at 100 meters. Now I just need to keep it clean, as the small bore probaby gets dirtied down faster.
Pull it back into your shoulder harder. The reason for putting pressure on a Ruger forearm hanger is so the forearm can be free floated, since the screw is designed to pull the forearm into the barrel. I can't get a Ruger to shoot if I don't hold the forearm in my hand. Don't know why that is, but Ruger says they are designed for that.
I checked out those Tetra alpha shields hearing protectors and the rest of their stuff! For cryin' out loud, I could almost buy a cheaper IR scope for shooting hogs at night for that much money!! Why are they that expensive? Holy smokes!!!
Beautiful rifle, really like the single shot idea and always wanted a falling block. I've owned a few .17's and I just think the .17 round is too small. I tinker and play about as you did here, but in the end I always sell them. The .17 round is like a bad girlfriend.......endless attention to preening, stroking, cleaning, etc. but little in return. I believe the .22 is the smallest useful caliber which will give a caring owner love in return. Much more like a good faithful dog😒😊
The .17 Were Originally Designed for Pelt Hunters, Because of No Exit hole, and Such a small entrance, That You Still Get Top price for the Pelt, Then it Was Discovered that Rickoshet's We're Not prevalent, so they could be Used Closer to people.
Yes, there is a point at which caliber is too small. But I find the .17s excellent for safe shooting (little or no ricochet) of small game, fox, bobcat, coyotes, etc. in crowded farmlands, etc. Useful for seeing your hits/misses. Low muzzle blast and recoil. Just fun to shoot and surprisingly effective for careful shooters. Really effective on jackrabbits, ground hogs. A mini-caliber I found too small was a .14!
@@RonSpomerOutdoors You make a good point about ricochet. When I varmint hunt With a 223 or 204 I use lightweight bullets to reduce the risk of ricochet.
@@linescum444 The lowly 22lr is a far better cartridge than the .17hmr in my experience. Not everyone agrees with you. You are, of course, entitled to your own opinion, as am I.
I have always wanted one of these rifles. I've had some time with a few that friends of mine owned and they were fantastic. I've also always wanted one of the Wicliffe 76 rifles as well. If I ever come into the possibility of having to choose between the two I will most likely get the Wicliffe 76. Hopefully I'll never have to choose and can just buy both on the spot.
I wouldn’t even get this in anything smaller than a 30-06 or 308. I don’t have a 45-70 but if i did, I wouldn’t mind it in this platform. This is a one shot one kill gun. You wanna get the job done without fumbling around trying to reload it while something is running wounded towards you
I wouldn’t even get this in anything smaller than a 30-06 or 308. I don’t have a 45-70 but if i did, I wouldn’t mind it in this platform. This is a one shot one kill gun. You wanna get the job done without fumbling around trying to reload it while something is running wounded towards you
Strangely my M700 chambered in .17 Remington shot about the same as your rimfire. To be fair there were not many bullets available at that time, the Hornady 25 grain hollow point being the most common. I eventually rebarreled the rifle to .204 Ruger. Anyway, it is a nice looking rifle all the same.
I'm not a big fan of cleaning barrels I'll oil them up with a patch and make sure it's kept well oiled but I find when you clean a barrel really well the accuracy changes or goes away till you foul it out and then it goes back to tight accurate shots. When it gets overly dirty then clean it and start the process over again.
That second range shooting toward the end of you video. I noticed when you were getting the vertical stringing you were resting close to the front of the forend. Then you slid the rifle forward where it was much closer to the back of the forend. You got a 3/4 group that time. Just a thought.
Good thought, Richard. Positioning fore end for pressure farther back (toward the action) sometimes improves group size, but with floating barrel, it shouldn't matter. I believe my better groups came after I'd shot several and really began concentrating on my technique. Steady as she goes!
I most bought one of those guns in the late 1980s I believe it was called the high wall in a 3855 caliber wish I would have but at the time they were so expensive and my work just getting out of high school and stuff was not constitute paying that kind of money and I don't remember what they cost but I do love that gun but for now all I have is a Ruger number one thanks and have a great day
Thank you.... 🙏 😔 🙏 For sharing that fearsome rifle,,,, Did you ever check the crown on that and I saw you cleaned the barrel, but did you clean the chamber and the face of the block? That vertical stack was,,,, did you determine if it was stacking up or down? I didn't read all the comments so I am not copying anyone and I know I am a year late.
My first rifle was a Henry .22 blued steel and walnut. 16 years later I just bought a Winchester 94 in 30-30. Cost about 10 of those Henrys but blue steel and walnut stocks just do it for me. I’m 33.
If you had a couple guys hiking super far carrying ammo and rifles this would be a real good idea to bring along and share the point being it would be a backup in the same caliber as your main rifle in case something on your main rifle broke especially after humping pounds of gear and ammo do not have to turn back
you should come to europe, where people buy rifles like the K95 Blaser - $10-12000 usd. Single shot guns (or kiplauf) is really premium weapons for hunters. I would love one, but this or a Nr1 would work to. $1500 is probably what any rifle today costs, and the compactness of a single shot like this is really tempting. To bad winchesters resellers are few in sweden, i might need to give my store a call and se what they can dig up. Would not get it in rimfire though, a 6 creedmoor perhaps or a 243.
With 17hmr a boresnake works better than rods in my experience. You need several. One soaked with cleaner made especially for boresnakes. Another to remove any remaining liquid and a final one for the clean bore. Keep them in labeled quart ziploc bags between uses. To clean the boresnakes a drop or a couple of dish soap a little warm water and an old Nalgene water bottle. Shake like anything, drain and repeat until no more soap bubbles. Hang it somewhere to dry. Clean the first one after each use. The others every so often. Your mileage may vary.
17 wsm have not reached Sweden yet in any shops near me . But I stopped looking when i got my 17 hmr. 17 hornet or 17 fireball as a crow repellent would be nice. There is some soul in a singelshoot rifle. Beautiful guns with a legacy 👍
Varmint rounds like the .17 is fun, but we dont really hunt varmints in sweden like they do in the states. 22Hornet or any Class 3 (in sweden) would make it more usefull. "kråkräser" is a bit to specific utility. To bad the 17hmr is class 4, it would do wonders vs capercaile.
It looks to me that your sight plane from the right eye is in the lower part of the scopes front ocular. Center it by moving the scope down with shorter mounts and a cheek piece riser pad on the stock.
I got a 1885 high-wall in 45-90 custom built. So cool, love it. Edit: sure could use a matching gun in a smokeless powder gun I could shoot with less mess.
I agree, the 25-06 chambering was a glaring omission in the otherwise excellent list of chamberings the rifle is available in. It was the first thing that I noticed. It'll be .243 for me.
I like the way the 017 HRM shoots better than the .17 Win Super Mag. Your results looked a lot like what we got with Super Mag, Groups with the .17HRM were about half the size. We wondered if that was the result using the Stud driver cases. We found a lot of variations in fired cases. Far more than we found with the HRM
100% agree Marlin 17hmr bull barrle .63 groups 100yards and my buddy's savage 17wsm 2 inch groups we mucked around and mucked around and a little better, 17hmr out of the box shoot awsome all 3 of mine
I have done more experaminting with that rifel than any other it's been fun it's got a beautiful stock of claro walnut have been thinking about re barreling but can't make my self because I built it in Smith school I have done eaverything that I can come up with and still love to get it out and it doesn't eat any hay
Ron, respectively, there is a company that will answer your problems. Anschutz...;-) 1727 and a 1717 are my favorites. The 1727 is not cheap, however, what is "cheap" with out availability and pricing on ammunition...
I had troubles with my Ruger M77 after years of accurate shooting. An old timer told me to put a piece of laminated business card between the end of the stock and barrel. That little piece of pressure made all the difference. Back to accurate rifle again.
All good early Winchester Rifles were designed by J.M. Browning. The man should have a national holiday named after him.
The Liberals would cancel it.
It's the 24:th of january! Look it up!
Well yeah but your missing the fact he didn’t have anything to do with the 1860 Henry or the 1866 Winchester. Without that foundation he would have never made the 1886 and the derivatives there of.
None of Brownings patents we’re “cutting edge”. He was great at innovation in a simple and efficient design.
However he didn’t invent lever actions pump action semi auto pistols or any new operating system (with the exception of early gas operation).
I don’t mean to take away from he genuine Genius that was John Browning. However he didn’t do anything that didn’t have some basis. And this is just the way most inventions work. You modify you contribution and make your work known.
There were also incredible engineers that turned his prototypes into a gun that could be mass produced fir profit. That is a hugely important job that is guaranteed to get under appreciated!!!
Yes he should. He basically armed our military
@@danielcurtis1434 you are a sad person!
I own a 1885 chambered in 7mm mag and it’s an outstanding piece of art and very accurate was my first hunting rifle I’ve had it for many years it’s definitely a family keeper!
This may shock you Ron, but there are young people like me who appreciate guns of wood and blued steel
Amen
Been wanting one since I was 14 or 15, I’m 18 now and still come back to these videos to look at them
Glad to hear there are young people who appreciate old style classic wood and blued steel. Do you really like the fancy wood, like I do?
@@fedup3582 I know I do
Same. I prefer the Ruger No. 1 and have one in 375 h&h but would not turn down an 1885.
I never fail to be amazed by what what John Browning accomplished in his life. The gun is truly a work of art. I am definitely interested in checking this out for a new deer rifle. Thanks for a great video.
Hopefully not in .17 caliber.
@@disgustedvet9528 Yeah, Im sure he means a high wall version.
Yes, I want to look at a 270 Win. I love my bolt actions, but there's special appeal about beauty in simplicity..
@@brentanderson4304
That would be a great choice for that 28 inch barrel. It would probably wring out all of the ballistics of all the 270/30-06 class of cartridges. Too bad they dont produce a 35 Whelen or a 338-06.
@@disgustedvet9528 try a 17 hmr they seem, for some reason to shoot way better then the wsm 17.
I own two 1885 Winchesters, an original in .32-20 made in 1889 and an Uberti made version in .38-40, both low walls and both are excellent shooters. The .32-20 is capable of one hole accuracy, not bad for a gun made a couple decades before the first airplane left the ground.
I got the Uberti high wall in .45-70. I have killed 99% of my deer with it for the past 10 years. It gets me in the woods a week early (primitive season) and I almost always kill all 3 or 4 I need for the year in that 1 week. I stalk with it and just use iron sights, but man that 300 grain bullet always drops em. Even got a doe at 120 yards last year
@@ringofasho7721 Respectfully disagree that there is much “Primitive’ about that setup
Ok.
Mr. Spomer i must say that of all contemporary firearms/cartridge/hunting aficionados, you are by far my favorite. We are so lost in AR15,misguided 6.5creedmoor hype, sniper.308 inherent accuracy, tactical , short barreled velocity robbing nonsense nowadays that these super fun falling block rifles may become extinct. Im 47yrs old and even people of my age dont understand why i pine over ruger #1 rifles. I find your content so entertaining. Please keep up the great work for those of us that have tried it all and came back to the basics that make the shooting and hunting sports so addictive. I will be joining your patreon!
Thanks for the historical intro to young John Moses Browning. We see so many pictures of him later in life, after he was acknowledged as the world's premier gun designer... but thanks for showing that he was brilliant as a youth, too, designing and fabricating a massively strong falling block breech rifle with little more than primitive tools
The rifle arrived today and I dialed in the scope just a couple hours ago ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL . I haven’t shot with a scope in probably 25 years. The X on the left was my target. (the shot almost in the bullseye on the right X was my father in laws first shot after I made adjustments) The two shots circled are my first 2 shots. Then I brought it down - shot once. Then brought it over to the left. From there zeroed it in to dead center. This all was from 25 yards out. Follow instructions carefully when mounting the scope. So far I'm very happy with the purchase.
I love the "conversational", unedited feel of this video. A lot of people try this approach, but it still comes off sounding scripted. Even with the relaxed feel of the video you were smooth and informative, without the rambling that a lot of presenters end up with when they try to wing it. I think a lot of people feel the need to fill the silence with inane chatter. Well done! Is this the way you always make videos... I wonder why I'm only noticing now? Cheers
Great Review ...I really like you took the time give viewer a solid overview of the rifle’ s practical accuracy and someways to tune it and make it a more consistent shooter.
I like it when shooters show real time shooting "problems" and how they realistically work through the process to get somewhere. Because at the end of the day it is that which makes you a better shooter.
Thank you, Mr. Spomer.
In my humble opinion still one of the most beautiful rifles ever made - even without any adornment or dress.
My 1885 Winchester/Browning in .270 caliber shot at the top of the target also using the Talley Mfg. scope base. I fabricated a .031" thick brass shim for the forward foot of the Talley Mfg. scope base which brought the shot group down below the bull's eye when the Leupold scope vertical adjustment was set in the middle of it's range of adjustment. Just a few MOA clicks put the bullet group right in the bull's eye.
Love the 85.
I have the Browning LoWall in 260 Rem and you couldn't ask for a better hunting arm
7lbs all up, a natural handling rifle and a joy to carry
I have a low wall in 22 Hornet. With handloads tuned to the rifle, it will make 1/4" cloverleafs on a good day. Factory ammo makes huge groups. That's the problem with rimfires, you are at the mercy of the ammo manufacturers.
I fired a 20 shot consecutive string without stopping to let the barrel cool down. I put 10 rounds inside a 1" ShootNSee spot, and on just barely outside.
Well, I have a heavy barreled Browning B78( miroku) that purchased for 800.00- Canadian.
The stars must of aligned on the particular day I bought it.
This one is a .270 wcf and I take it everywhere.
Shoots bugholes and I have also cleaned out the barrel channel. It is heavier than my synthetic/ stainless turnbolt rifles but is very compact to carry horseback or afoot.
It is 38ish inches long and has a 24" barrel. I might even shorten the barrel. One thing for sure, when you pull it out, people notice it.
It's short overall length makes it so portable, can carry it across my lap when horseback.
I must say, your content is well made (video, audio) and a treat to watch. Keep the quality content up!
Shooting single shots, the easy pace, always relaxes me a lot. Nice vid!
Thanks Wild. I agree. Relaxing endeavor.
I have an 1885 High-Wall Browning BPCR in 40-65, beautiful rifle.
.17 is popular in the UK for small and medium game, foxes etc... The range is not bad on them
Schadenfreude to know other good shooters also struggle sometimes to get their weapons tuned. Of course, at my age, I think it is wise to blame the guy squeezing the trigger and not my reloads or the weapon itself. Thanks, Ron, for another informative and fun posting.
I have one in .260 Remington. Great deer rifle.
I bet. Probably helps force you to be more accurate
@@factorybear5264 Never had any feeling of disadvantage with a falling block over a magazine fed rifle for deer stalking. A shot is taken only when guaranteed, irrespective of rifle mechanism. One can reload a falling block surprisingly fast if necessary.
Sure is a beautiful rifle. I like the 17 Hornet in something less expensive. Ability to reload is a factor for me.
I have recently discovered the You Tube series Ron Spomer Outdoors, I can honestly say that I am delighted. It is interesting and informative. Keep up the good work.
Glad you enjoy it!
I have two. An italian replica semi Schuetzen and a Miroku Traditional Hunter . The Uberti does not cock on closing, you have to close the breech and cock to fire .
In the Miroku (Winchester or Browning ) there is a little trick you didn't mention , which improves handling safety and helps if you are wearing gloves .
You actually never have to touch the hammer. ( that's probably why Browning made it so small )
When you load the gun , while you are lifting the lever pull the trigger , and the block closes without cocking the hammer. When you decide to cock it , just lower the lever a little , then pull it up and the hammer is cocked.
Cool trick. Thanks pecos.
i own one of these in a 4570 and i gotta be honest . i own quite a few very nice firearms and this baby is my go to favorite . everybody thinks 4570 is not a accurate cartridge. i can shoot a group at 100 yards with my 45 that my 223 is hard pressed to beat . the gang at moroku are one hell of a bunch of skilled craftsman . got rid of the iron sights and a gentleman at murphy precision made me a beautiful stainless steel piccitiny rail for a very reasonable price . mounted with a leupold 4x12 vxr . trigger pull is maybe 2lbs . my best advise for anyone interested ...if you can find one dont hesitate !!
A pic rail, heresy I say...
I have one 17hmr. Beautiful gun and super accurate
You didn't say anything about the long barrel and yet with no action it is a carbine length gun! Very handy that way as only John Browning could imagine 🤠
Spomer, I am a big fan. I was looking for something else and this showed up in my feed. The rifle was so beautiful that I couldn't resist watching. I'm thinking a .243 is in my future. On a side note, I hate the 17. Thank you for all of your absolutely excellent content. Many of us are students of history, and you sir, are a scholar.
Love the gun!!! i want one! 270 or 243. maybe also 30-06, and a 308. Got to have them all.
You will have to get the highwall for those calibers. This is the low wall, although they did chamber a few of them in a couple smaller centerfires.
I have one just like that 22 mag. It was 1200 bucks. I can shoot 3" 5 shot groups at 100 yards iron sights with mine. I bought the highwall high grade version in .30-06 shortly after. Paid less for the `06 than the 22 mag. The `06 can keep5 shots touching at 100 yards with 168 grain Sierra hand loads. Both beautiful rifles.
The 1885 was once chambered in the 6.5 Swede back a number of years ago. I should have got one.
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I've been woundering how this model handled. Thank you so much for this video.
Thanks Ron !
I own a savage 17wsm that now shots incredibly well with the 25gr bullets. Took around 100 shots to get the barrel seasoned in before it calmed down. 1/2 groups at 100 yards with no wind. Kepp shooting ron, it will get better. I will be looking into this little single shot soon. Great video
I liked the opening poem ! too bad we didn't see more rifles like it !
One of my deer hunting buddies had the same rifle with the Browning name on it in .220 Swift. It would not stablize bullets heavier than 65 Grains, but boy how it shot. I was concerned with a .22 caliber for deer hunting but one shot on an 8 point Muley dropped him where he stood.
I have an 1885 in .243 calibre . Beautiful rifle . Was my second falling block , first being an 1885 in 45-70 , alas it slipped and damned near broke my shoulder . Hence , I traded it for the .243 .
My 1885 Miroku is in 22-250 unfired. Been in the back of the safe for a few years. Looking for Talley 3/4" rings for the Leupold 4.5-14. In the meantime I'm still wacking Coyotes with my 700 22-250
Your video goes crazy at 8:44 ish. Might need to check it out.
Glad someone else saw that. I thought it might have been too much whiskey.
I enjoy your videos. Had a octagonal barrel in 22-250 that shot lights out. Very well made and impressive accuracy. Hopefully they don’t use same adjustment as x-bolt.
I bought one recently in .22LR. First time out I got it dialed in. After about 15 shots I was able to hold 3 shot groups at 50 yards.
Nice video. I've always liked the falling blocks. The 1886 is technically a repeating falling block. Strong and simple 👍
Thank you
Reminds me of the Ruger Mod # 1. Nice too.
I've been a single shoot guy for decades was intrigued with the Thompson center contender and encore. Love the sharps rifles as well though I can't afford them. The Ruger No.1 is another great single shoot that comes in many different calibers but is somewhat pricey too. As far as cleaning I had a heck of a time getting rods that would go down the barrel of my 17HMR but finally got one that worked. I found my HMR did not like CCI ammo at all it would give me 2 inch groups at 100yards went with hornady and they were touching at 100yards so yeah ammo sometimes doesn't like certain rifles or certain rifles don't like some ammo.
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Awesome review, I just put a down payment on one in .223 Rem can't wait to get it home
I've been thinking about getting one in a 6.5 prc. I have a Seekins Bravo in this caliber. But, them High Walls are beautiful!!
I have one in 223 and it’s a straight killer. I’d like to get one in 22 hornet next.
I love single shots. I have three Handi Rifles. Taken a lot of deer with them.
Lost me at 1500$! For a rim fire. NO. Love the channel
I see them on armslist for $1,000 different calibers like 270 win, but way out of my price range..
Nice looking gun but not my taste either. Why when you can go 223 for 300 yrd hunting varmints? If Im spending that kind of $ I'm getting a nice bolt gun or a Daniel Defense..
@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill Agree 100%
@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill, in many regions being quiet(er) for nearby neighbors is becoming more important all the time. This little rimfire will make substantially less noise than a .223, etc. but still allow you to cover much of a cornfield.
For many, pride of ownership in a rifle like this is an important consideration. You can't get that in a plastic-stocked, unpolished firearm from the local big box store's Christmas ad.
The Madis book has a photo of one of these in a sort of "baby" carbine configuration in .25-35. That little set up always intrigued me. A feather weight carbine shooting a quarter inch diameter cartridge that is deer capable really has potential. Especially with today's powder and bullet technology.
Wonderful Video on the 1885. I've been slowly collecting Winchester Lever's, I have the 94, the 64, the 71 and looking for more, the 1885 would be a nice add.. Thanks for your videos..
Thanks for your effort.
This is a beautiful rifle.
I teach people to be a good welder. The first thing I teach them is of most importance is whether or not they are comfortable throughout the weldment practice runs. Completely comfortable. THEN you can do your good work.
Thanks.
Love the M1885...crescent buttplates weren't too comfortable to shoot, but in about every other way, a wonderful design. On the originals, the lever locked until the hammer fell...brilliant mechanical design. There used to be some talk about the firing pin held in by a single screw...a worry to the shooter if you blew a primer. Don't know if the new ones are different? Thanks Ron....
I have personal experiences with the 17 WSM and I can assure you that it is the ammo that is more of a problem than is the rifle. If the ammo manufacturers can produce better ammo the rifle will be fine. The makers of the ammo for the 17 HMR have done a much better job; perhaps it is because the 17 HMR has a 12 years lead on the 17 WSM. Although the 17 HMR does not have the reach of the 17 WSM I prefer the 17HMR and will not use the 17 WSM.
Have a 17hmr. Never bough a cleaning rod, so after 200 rounds or so, a A4 paper on 100 meters was stretching the accuracy. So i bough thorroclean, a rod and other .17 jags etc. and went to business. Next session gave me nice 0.9-1" groups at 100 meters. Now I just need to keep it clean, as the small bore probaby gets dirtied down faster.
Rimfire is dirty ?clean your gun and shoot 1 shot and look how dirty barrle is ?do the same with any centerfire and it's pretty clean still?
Pull it back into your shoulder harder. The reason for putting pressure on a Ruger forearm hanger is so the forearm can be free floated, since the screw is designed to pull the forearm into the barrel. I can't get a Ruger to shoot if I don't hold the forearm in my hand. Don't know why that is, but Ruger says they are designed for that.
I checked out those Tetra alpha shields hearing protectors and the rest of their stuff! For cryin' out loud, I could almost buy a cheaper IR scope for shooting hogs at night for that much money!!
Why are they that expensive? Holy smokes!!!
Beautiful rifle, really like the single shot idea and always wanted a falling block. I've owned a few .17's and I just think the .17 round is too small. I tinker and play about as you did here, but in the end I always sell them. The .17 round is like a bad girlfriend.......endless attention to preening, stroking, cleaning, etc. but little in return. I believe the .22 is the smallest useful caliber which will give a caring owner love in return. Much more like a good faithful dog😒😊
👍 I'm with you. 17 is just to small. I've had more than a few 17's and none reside in the gun safe anymore.
The .17 Were Originally Designed for Pelt Hunters, Because of No Exit hole, and Such a small entrance, That You Still Get Top price for the Pelt, Then it Was Discovered that Rickoshet's We're Not prevalent, so they could be Used Closer to people.
Yes, there is a point at which caliber is too small. But I find the .17s excellent for safe shooting (little or no ricochet) of small game, fox, bobcat, coyotes, etc. in crowded farmlands, etc. Useful for seeing your hits/misses. Low muzzle blast and recoil. Just fun to shoot and surprisingly effective for careful shooters. Really effective on jackrabbits, ground hogs. A mini-caliber I found too small was a .14!
@@RonSpomerOutdoors You make a good point about ricochet. When I varmint hunt With a 223 or 204 I use lightweight bullets to reduce the risk of ricochet.
@@linescum444 The lowly 22lr is a far better cartridge than the .17hmr in my experience. Not everyone agrees with you. You are, of course, entitled to your own opinion, as am I.
I have always wanted one of these rifles. I've had some time with a few that friends of mine owned and they were fantastic. I've also always wanted one of the Wicliffe 76 rifles as well. If I ever come into the possibility of having to choose between the two I will most likely get the Wicliffe 76. Hopefully I'll never have to choose and can just buy both on the spot.
The big question is, Will I be able to find one or ammo for it in 2021?
Price$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$?
I wouldn’t even get this in anything smaller than a 30-06 or 308. I don’t have a 45-70 but if i did, I wouldn’t mind it in this platform. This is a one shot one kill gun. You wanna get the job done without fumbling around trying to reload it while something is running wounded towards you
Get it in a bigger and more common caliber.
I wouldn’t even get this in anything smaller than a 30-06 or 308. I don’t have a 45-70 but if i did, I wouldn’t mind it in this platform. This is a one shot one kill gun. You wanna get the job done without fumbling around trying to reload it while something is running wounded towards you
@@boboz780 I believe the MSRP is $1,800.00
My son loves old school guns like this. He begs me for stuff like this!
Strangely my M700 chambered in .17 Remington shot about the same as your rimfire. To be fair there were not many bullets available at that time, the Hornady 25 grain hollow point being the most common. I eventually rebarreled the rifle to .204 Ruger. Anyway, it is a nice looking rifle all the same.
Thank you for video.
I seen a 45-70 in one of these rifles awesome rifles
I'm not a big fan of cleaning barrels I'll oil them up with a patch and make sure it's kept well oiled but I find when you clean a barrel really well the accuracy changes or goes away till you foul it out and then it goes back to tight accurate shots. When it gets overly dirty then clean it and start the process over again.
That second range shooting toward the end of you video. I noticed when you were getting the vertical stringing you were resting close to the front of the forend. Then you slid the rifle forward where it was much closer to the back of the forend. You got a 3/4 group that time. Just a thought.
Good thought, Richard. Positioning fore end for pressure farther back (toward the action) sometimes improves group size, but with floating barrel, it shouldn't matter. I believe my better groups came after I'd shot several and really began concentrating on my technique. Steady as she goes!
I have a 50-110 highwall truly a relic i also have a 2020 highwall chambered in 220 swift
awesome gun love love love, old blued steel and wood rifles. .17hmr wouldn't be my choice though for the price of that gun (~1300$)
I know a lot of people love the .17 but I already have a couple bb guns.
I most bought one of those guns in the late 1980s I believe it was called the high wall in a 3855 caliber wish I would have but at the time they were so expensive and my work just getting out of high school and stuff was not constitute paying that kind of money and I don't remember what they cost but I do love that gun but for now all I have is a Ruger number one thanks and have a great day
Should be able to hit thumb tacs with that rifle especially single shot rolling block not impressed with it at all looks pretty
Thank you.... 🙏 😔 🙏
For sharing that fearsome rifle,,,,
Did you ever check the crown on that and I saw you cleaned the barrel, but did you clean the chamber and the face of the block? That vertical stack was,,,, did you determine if it was stacking up or down?
I didn't read all the comments so I am not copying anyone and I know I am a year late.
My first rifle was a Henry .22 blued steel and walnut. 16 years later I just bought a Winchester 94 in 30-30. Cost about 10 of those Henrys but blue steel and walnut stocks just do it for me. I’m 33.
If you had a couple guys hiking super far carrying ammo and rifles this would be a real good idea to bring along and share the point being it would be a backup in the same caliber as your main rifle in case something on your main rifle broke especially after humping pounds of gear and ammo do not have to turn back
To answer the question , yes . Well made , accurate , simple operation , easy to clean , and you can use heavier loads . Wood and steel beauty .
$1500 for a single shot rifle! It is a beautiful gun, but I think our definitions of inexpensive are quite different.
You know that's right. Could be like most Americans and live beyond your means with credit cards. ( wrong answer )
you should come to europe, where people buy rifles like the K95 Blaser - $10-12000 usd. Single shot guns (or kiplauf) is really premium weapons for hunters. I would love one, but this or a Nr1 would work to. $1500 is probably what any rifle today costs, and the compactness of a single shot like this is really tempting. To bad winchesters resellers are few in sweden, i might need to give my store a call and se what they can dig up.
Would not get it in rimfire though, a 6 creedmoor perhaps or a 243.
@@jmkhenka 243 is the most underrated deer cartridge ever. You are on the right track with either.
That was my first rifle for my 7th birthday in 22lr.
With 17hmr a boresnake works better than rods in my experience. You need several. One soaked with cleaner made especially for boresnakes. Another to remove any remaining liquid and a final one for the clean bore. Keep them in labeled quart ziploc bags between uses. To clean the boresnakes a drop or a couple of dish soap a little warm water and an old Nalgene water bottle. Shake like anything, drain and repeat until no more soap bubbles. Hang it somewhere to dry. Clean the first one after each use. The others every so often. Your mileage may vary.
Thanks for the tips, Noel.
17 wsm have not reached Sweden yet in any shops near me . But I stopped looking when i got my 17 hmr.
17 hornet or 17 fireball as a crow repellent would be nice.
There is some soul in a singelshoot rifle. Beautiful guns with a legacy 👍
Varmint rounds like the .17 is fun, but we dont really hunt varmints in sweden like they do in the states. 22Hornet or any Class 3 (in sweden) would make it more usefull. "kråkräser" is a bit to specific utility. To bad the 17hmr is class 4, it would do wonders vs capercaile.
@@jmkhenka en vixen i 222 rem tycker jag funkar till tjäder. Och inte begränsad till klass 4.
@@Greyzonecompliant Jo men då är det ju en 222an dock, kör hellre med min 6.5 grendel då, måst nog vara optimala fågelkalibern.
@@jmkhenka Låter bra har beställt en Grendel. Pga vindproblemen med 222. Och vikten på min 6.5x55 är inte skidvänlig.
It looks to me that your sight plane from the right eye is in the lower part of the scopes front ocular. Center it by moving the scope down with shorter mounts and a cheek piece riser pad on the stock.
i'd really love to see a video about the .30 cal carbine ammo. some of the modern loads are pretty impressive for an old and "under powerd" round.
I got a 1885 high-wall in 45-90 custom built. So cool, love it.
Edit: sure could use a matching gun in a smokeless powder gun I could shoot with less mess.
Personally I love single shots and lever guns and revolvers but so many just want to rip off rounds as fast as they can to hear the bang
My brother has a 22 bolt action made by john with a simple jb hand stamped upon it . Still accurate as hell .
If this was available in 25-06 I would have bought one already.
I agree, the 25-06 chambering was a glaring omission in the otherwise excellent list of chamberings the rifle is available in. It was the first thing that I noticed. It'll be .243 for me.
I like the way the 017 HRM shoots better than the .17 Win Super Mag. Your results looked a lot like what we got with Super Mag, Groups with the .17HRM were about half the size. We wondered if that was the result using the Stud driver cases. We found a lot of variations in fired cases. Far more than we found with the HRM
100% agree Marlin 17hmr bull barrle .63 groups 100yards and my buddy's savage 17wsm 2 inch groups we mucked around and mucked around and a little better, 17hmr out of the box shoot awsome all 3 of mine
Mine is 22-250 but house burnt down and got the stock up a little bit but it made it I love it
I have done more experaminting with that rifel than any other it's been fun it's got a beautiful stock of claro walnut have been thinking about re barreling but can't make my self because I built it in Smith school I have done eaverything that I can come up with and still love to get it out and it doesn't eat any hay
Ron, respectively, there is a company that will answer your problems. Anschutz...;-) 1727 and a 1717 are my favorites. The 1727 is not cheap, however, what is "cheap" with out availability and pricing on ammunition...
Yeah I love my 17wsm
Thanks for making this video
I had troubles with my Ruger M77 after years of accurate shooting. An old timer told me to put a piece of laminated business card between the end of the stock and barrel. That little piece of pressure made all the difference. Back to accurate rifle again.
Ha Ron, try a Qtip for a cleaning patch for that 17. Just cut the head off and stick it in your cleaning rod. Works great.