I have 2 of these in 45-70. One has 28 in barrell and one 24 inch. The 24 inch I hunt with and 2-7x scope and only shoot smokeless with it. Now the 28 inch is all black powder and powercoated bullets and lead cast. Both shoot better than I can. What I learned was to find the null point on the 28 in one. Rest the barrell on the null point of the barrell not the stock when shooting. She will then shoot amazingly well. Find the null point by tapping the barrell with a wooden dowel and where you feel no vibrations in your hand on the reciever , that will be the null point. Do this with the barrell facing down. The Quigley shooters do this.
@@WilliamCChapin Have a look at the The Recoil Therapy Channel , he does a great job of explaining how to load cartridge black power guns. The Null point is one of the have to do tricks of the sport. He shows finding the null point in a couple of his videos. So you might have to search, it was a year ago .
it took me a while to figure out after smashing my other fingers on the end of the lever when shooting stout loads . if you place your trigger finger on the trigger and others over the lever not under its much much more comfortable to shoot without smashing the lever in your fingers behind . much much better and nicer on the limbs !!!
@@jfk19780 I’ve tried a few different shape grips and modified holds. I find that making sure my support hand does its part of the grip is what I prefer. Thanks for the note! 🙂
I have an 1885 Low Wall in 17 WSM. About the same thing as yours. 😂 Yesterday I was burning Trail Boss in a new-to-me 458 Win Mag with 405 gr cast. Um, it's a work in progress. Lol Thanks for sharing!
I like Trail Boss, it fills cases nicely. That being said, I have found other "fast burning" powders to perform more consistently in moderate reduced cast bullet loads. I have experienced weirdness from Trail Boss at charges other than the quite light loads.Thanks for the note, and have fun with that big Win Mag! That's a cartridge that I'd like to mess around with someday. 🙂
@@WilliamCChapin I've read that Trail Boss doesn't like to be compressed. For bottlenecked cast loads, I love A5744. IMR 4759 also has many uses. Too bad it was discontinued. I picked up, and am looking forward to trying, some Shooters World Buffalo powder. It shares similar traits with 4895, only different burn speed.
@@luvtahandload7692 There’s conflicting “information” regarding compressed Trail Boss. Hodgdon publishes compressed loads while at the same time recommending only a percentage of a case full. I find that it is hard on bullet bases, and can produce soldered case necks. I also like 5744, and 4759 when I get lucky and find it!
try one of the O-style front sight inserts, they are designed to go around the outside of your 8" black bullseye. I also like the the yellow lens for that too! I shoot an 1885 Browning HiWall in 38-55 with a Soule long range rear on it, supper accurate with a cast 340g bullet.
They are very enjoyable rifles to shoot! I do use the round inserts to "ring" the black with this rifle and others with similar sights. Thanks for the note. 🙂
I had an 1885 Browning like the one in this video. It had no tang for the Soule sight. I got rid of it and got an original in 45/90. Did you screw the Soule sight into the wood stock?
I didn’t put any thought into these, Walter…pretty much a first attempt starting load. I think you should do the load development and give me the scoop on what works! 🙂
I have a .50-110 Winchester high wall in India, I read somewhere that only 2 weapons were made by Winchester in that caliber in this model. Nice video 👍
Brother, Is this at 100 yards? You probably said and I just missed it. 😃 Loved your great attitude - a pleasure to watch these videos!!!! I just posted a squirrel hunt myself.
@@fxpestoperator5527 Yes, that was “down the tunnel” out to 100 yards. Since then, I have been shooting it out to 150 and 200 with light cast loads. The rifle is a total riot and I’m super pleased to have it in my collection. Thanks for the note! 🙂
Thanks, GeorgiaBoy! Recently, I’ve been shooting it with a ring that just shows some white around the spot - it’s been working well on several of my rifles with peep sights. Thanks for the note. 🙂
when you get sick of the iron sights and really want to make this gun accurate murphy precision make a beautiful picatinny rail for these . nothing like seeing your shots all in the same hole !!
Yes, I do sometimes. I look at it more like powder coat in addition to the lube. Even if I mess up the lead hardness and lube, the powder coat will help prevent leading even further. 🙂
When one takes the occasion to assemble one of these instructional videos, please take the occasion to do an audio check..... Even with C/C there is difficulty in understanding what is truly happening.... Otherwise, you are wasting Your time, but not mine......
The 1885 and the 45-70 were made for each other!! Beautiful wood on your Browning as well!
@@mtacoustic1 Thanks! It’s a super fun rifle. 🙂
Beauty Curtis! I have a Browning BPCR in 45/70.
Thanks, CW! It’s a joy to shoot. 🙂
@@WilliamCChapin Im sure nicer than my steel plate!!
Can you shoot smokeless any good through those BPCR models?
@@andrewboore3899 Yes just set with barrel and sites for that competition.
I have 2 of these in 45-70. One has 28 in barrell and one 24 inch. The 24 inch I hunt with and 2-7x scope and only shoot smokeless with it. Now the 28 inch is all black powder and powercoated bullets and lead cast. Both shoot better than I can. What I learned was to find the null point on the 28 in one. Rest the barrell on the null point of the barrell not the stock when shooting. She will then shoot amazingly well. Find the null point by tapping the barrell with a wooden dowel and where you feel no vibrations in your hand on the reciever , that will be the null point. Do this with the barrell facing down. The Quigley shooters do this.
@@bruced1429 Hmm…I hadn’t heard of that.
@@WilliamCChapin Have a look at the The Recoil Therapy Channel , he does a great job of explaining how to load cartridge black power guns. The Null point is one of the have to do tricks of the sport. He shows finding the null point in a couple of his videos. So you might have to search, it was a year ago .
This was awesome to watch. Thank you for sharing and please continue to do so!
You’re welcome! It’s great that you enjoyed it. 🙂
it took me a while to figure out after smashing my other fingers on the end of the lever when shooting stout loads . if you place your trigger finger on the trigger and others over the lever not under its much much more comfortable to shoot without smashing the lever in your fingers behind . much much better and nicer on the limbs !!!
@@jfk19780 I’ve tried a few different shape grips and modified holds. I find that making sure my support hand does its part of the grip is what I prefer. Thanks for the note! 🙂
@@jfk19780 I just realized that I mistakenly thought your comment was about one of my 45/70 Contender videos. Oops! 🤭
@@WilliamCChapin too many videos lol
@ Something like that - or I didn’t look at the video thumbnail close enough! 🙂
Beautiful rifle. 👍
Thank you! 🙂
Nice shooting, beautiful rifle.
Thank You! It's a lot of fun with the light loads. Someday, I'll man up and run something with some power. 🤭
🙂I'd be the other way around! Subsonic, duplex projectiles! LOL@@WilliamCChapin
@@HobbiesHobo Hmm… 🤔
I have an 1885 Low Wall in 17 WSM. About the same thing as yours. 😂
Yesterday I was burning Trail Boss in a new-to-me 458 Win Mag with 405 gr cast. Um, it's a work in progress. Lol
Thanks for sharing!
I like Trail Boss, it fills cases nicely. That being said, I have found other "fast burning" powders to perform more consistently in moderate reduced cast bullet loads. I have experienced weirdness from Trail Boss at charges other than the quite light loads.Thanks for the note, and have fun with that big Win Mag! That's a cartridge that I'd like to mess around with someday. 🙂
@@WilliamCChapin I've read that Trail Boss doesn't like to be compressed.
For bottlenecked cast loads, I love A5744. IMR 4759 also has many uses. Too bad it was discontinued. I picked up, and am looking forward to trying, some Shooters World Buffalo powder. It shares similar traits with 4895, only different burn speed.
@@luvtahandload7692 There’s conflicting “information” regarding compressed Trail Boss. Hodgdon publishes compressed loads while at the same time recommending only a percentage of a case full. I find that it is hard on bullet bases, and can produce soldered case necks. I also like 5744, and 4759 when I get lucky and find it!
Awesome Range Report 👍
Thanks Mark! 🤠
try one of the O-style front sight inserts, they are designed to go around the outside of your 8" black bullseye. I also like the the yellow lens for that too! I shoot an 1885 Browning HiWall in 38-55 with a Soule long range rear on it, supper accurate with a cast 340g bullet.
They are very enjoyable rifles to shoot! I do use the round inserts to "ring" the black with this rifle and others with similar sights. Thanks for the note. 🙂
I had an 1885 Browning like the one in this video. It had no tang for the Soule sight. I got rid of it and got an original in 45/90. Did you screw the Soule sight into the wood stock?
@@marvinrayweast The rear sight on my rifle is a Williams FP”1885. It mounts with screws into existing threaded holes.
Darn, wanted to see the 3rd group with sight and hold adjustments!
The 6 O'Clock hold was more difficult - then I switched to an aperture, which worked well. Thanks for watching, JCM!
Have an high wall 1885 45-70 and 1885 low wall 6.5x55. Love hunting with both of them. Great rifles.
@@robertdunbar5854 I really enjoy this one. Thanks for the note!
Coolio. I have the mold and both those powders. I should cast up a few and try your loads out of my Henry 45-70 one of these days. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸
I didn’t put any thought into these, Walter…pretty much a first attempt starting load. I think you should do the load development and give me the scoop on what works! 🙂
I have a .50-110 Winchester high wall in India, I read somewhere that only 2 weapons were made by Winchester in that caliber in this model. Nice video 👍
@@worldofmudholhounds.751 Very cool - thanks for the note!
Brother, Is this at 100 yards? You probably said and I just missed it. 😃 Loved your great attitude - a pleasure to watch these videos!!!! I just posted a squirrel hunt myself.
@@fxpestoperator5527 Yes, that was “down the tunnel” out to 100 yards. Since then, I have been shooting it out to 150 and 200 with light cast loads. The rifle is a total riot and I’m super pleased to have it in my collection. Thanks for the note! 🙂
@@WilliamCChapin I am a man who loves women, but your voice is like listening to Bob Ross! Video was Perfection in the highest form my Brother!!!
@@fxpestoperator5527 Wow…I don’t think I’ve ever been complimented quite like that! Thank you, that’s quite kind. 🙂
Beautifull rifle
Thank you! I was thrilled to acquire it. 🙂
Beautiful rifle you got there. My Marlin cowboy likes that Lee 340 gr bullet. I seem to shoot better with a 6 o’clock hold when using irons. 🎯
Thanks, GeorgiaBoy! Recently, I’ve been shooting it with a ring that just shows some white around the spot - it’s been working well on several of my rifles with peep sights. Thanks for the note. 🙂
when you get sick of the iron sights and really want to make this gun accurate murphy precision make a beautiful picatinny rail for these . nothing like seeing your shots all in the same hole !!
Thanks for the recommendation. 🙂
So you use lube in addition to powder coat ?
Yes, I do sometimes. I look at it more like powder coat in addition to the lube. Even if I mess up the lead hardness and lube, the powder coat will help prevent leading even further. 🙂
That is a purdy rifle .
Thank you, Mr. Pollard. 🙂
it really looks like your eye is much too far away from rear aperture - maybe the stock is too long
I’m pretty short… 🙂
Its not the weapons fault🤷
@@thorhammer816 Yeah…the guy that loaded the ammunition and fired the shots is the whole issue. 🙂
When one takes the occasion to assemble one of these instructional videos, please take the occasion to do an audio check..... Even with C/C there is difficulty in understanding what is truly happening.... Otherwise, you are wasting Your time, but not mine......
Can you expand on what is unsatisfactory with the audio?
@@WilliamCChapin, say what?
I’m asking what improvements can be made to the audio of this video.