Thread: My first lever action
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Old 02-22-2021, 10:06 AM
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Very nice gun in a great caliber, the rifling looks nice & deep. Always thought a single shot in 38-55 would be fun. Enjoy Paul and give us a range report. Larry
I have a 2005 production 1885 High Wall in 38-55. I replaced the front sight with a Lyman 17M Globe sight, and installed a modern (O-Ring) tang sight. After zeroing, I fired a 20 shot group of Trail Boss handloads at 100 yards, the group could be covered with a Nickle!

As my eyes have aged, I had that gun drilled and tapped for "Redfield" sight blocks for my Unirtl 15 power 2" Hunter. Even at the slow target velocities 38-55 puts a hurt on a ground hog with a 265 grain lead bullet!

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