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So picked up my brand new Winchester 1892 in .45 Colt yesterday
It was slathered in Cosmo.
First the Pro's:
This rifle is super nice, the bluing is deep and smooth.
The wood does not have much figure but is very nice, with a good finish.
Metal to wood fit is excellent with the exception of the tang area, wood is a bit proud but not bad.
Action is very smooth and the bore is super shiny and super smooth, actually the best looking bore I have ever seen.
The Con's:
Trigger pull is a HEAVY, feels like <a href='/tags/8' rel='nofollow' title='See all tagged subjects with: #8'>#8</a>, how ever it is crisp, no creep.
I don't like the rebounding hammer, but the safety does not bother me.
Rear sight could be better, not easy to get a clear picture.
Things that need to change:
I need to get the trigger below <a href='/tags/3' rel='nofollow' title='See all tagged subjects with: #3'>#3</a>
Need a better rear sight
Any Idea's?
So on to the Range trip
Started at 25yds.
First off was my revolver loads:
SNS 200gr. RNFP poly coated, sized .452, non G/C
7.0gr. HP-38
OAL: 1.580
No groups, more of a shotgun pattern, about 4"
Next was:
Bayou bulets 250gr. RNFP poly coated, non G/C
7.0gr. HP-38
OAL: 1.580
Still no joy, 3.310"
And we have a winner!
Again this is 25yds.
Last load was new a one with a bullet I have never tried:
GT 255gr. HP, non G/C flat base sized .453 lubed and then lubed with Lee Alox.
6.6gr. HP-38
OAL: 1.653
First Group:
3 shots in the bull @ .43
The other 5 shots are the 250gr. Bayou bullets
I then put up a new target and proceeded to put 3 shots in the same hole
Then out to 50yds.
This is .92
Needless to say I am happier than a Tornado in a trailer park
I will shooting this in the local Cast Matches each month.
It was slathered in Cosmo.
First the Pro's:
This rifle is super nice, the bluing is deep and smooth.
The wood does not have much figure but is very nice, with a good finish.
Metal to wood fit is excellent with the exception of the tang area, wood is a bit proud but not bad.
Action is very smooth and the bore is super shiny and super smooth, actually the best looking bore I have ever seen.
The Con's:
Trigger pull is a HEAVY, feels like <a href='/tags/8' rel='nofollow' title='See all tagged subjects with: #8'>#8</a>, how ever it is crisp, no creep.
I don't like the rebounding hammer, but the safety does not bother me.
Rear sight could be better, not easy to get a clear picture.
Things that need to change:
I need to get the trigger below <a href='/tags/3' rel='nofollow' title='See all tagged subjects with: #3'>#3</a>
Need a better rear sight
Any Idea's?
So on to the Range trip
Started at 25yds.
First off was my revolver loads:
SNS 200gr. RNFP poly coated, sized .452, non G/C
7.0gr. HP-38
OAL: 1.580
No groups, more of a shotgun pattern, about 4"
Next was:
Bayou bulets 250gr. RNFP poly coated, non G/C
7.0gr. HP-38
OAL: 1.580
Still no joy, 3.310"
And we have a winner!
Again this is 25yds.
Last load was new a one with a bullet I have never tried:
GT 255gr. HP, non G/C flat base sized .453 lubed and then lubed with Lee Alox.
6.6gr. HP-38
OAL: 1.653
First Group:
3 shots in the bull @ .43
The other 5 shots are the 250gr. Bayou bullets
I then put up a new target and proceeded to put 3 shots in the same hole
Then out to 50yds.
This is .92
Needless to say I am happier than a Tornado in a trailer park
I will shooting this in the local Cast Matches each month.
