I also would take an original 1885 Winchester over the Browning every time - unless I wanted to shoot some of the crazy modern cartridges. Then I would only shoot the Browning versions. I think their block/receiver geometry is subtly different.

For example, I would never ever shoot a 7mm Mag in an original 85 action. But then I would never ever own a 7 Mag...

Brent

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