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Originally Posted by red-beard
Buds has NIB Winchester Carbine 1892, for $875. All of the Marlins are out of stock. In many respects, I'd prefer a SS Marlin, for the humidity down here.
How is the build quality on the modern Winchesters?
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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
...The new, Miroku made Winchesters are about the best guns ever made bearing the Winchester brand...
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Having owned a few old Winchesters over the years, and having purchased two of the new Miroku made rifles (Model 71 and Model 1886 Extra Lightweight) in the last year, I can say the two new Mirokus beat the old originals hands down in quality of build and accuracy.
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Originally Posted by KC911
I'll defer to Higgy....but with iron sights....I'd reach out to 100+ yds without thinking twice about it....but I'm not into distance (different needs) and any shots I take will be shorter...hth.
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I would agree that 100 yards is no problem for these rifles with iron sights. If you really know the rifle and load, and know how much to hold over, 200 yards is entirely within range. It all depends on the nut behind the butt - the rifle is absolutely accurate enough.