Navy Arms 1885

[Rifle 57]

Any one here have any experience with Navy Arms 1885 high walls? Are they made by Uberti and will they shoot good. Also what twist barrel's do they have.

[marlinman93]

Uberti does make the 1885 for Navy Arms. Twist rate would depend on the caliber. They use different twist for different calibers.

[Rifle 57]

I for got 40-65

[Don McDowell]

If you got to Cimarron's web site they have the bore/groove dimensions and twist rates of all the Uberti and Pedersoli guns .

[Rifle 57]

Thank Don I remember seeing that on their web site now that you reminded me of it.

[Don McDowell]

Get one of your rifles tuned up and come and play with us at Smithmoor or Byers sometime.

[Gunlaker]

You are lucky living in Colorado, especially if you are within a few hours of Byers. I shot there last year and it's an excellent range with lots of great people.

I really like the .40-65 for midrange and silhouette. The only thing I can say about the Uberti built rifles is that I have a friend who shoots one and curses at it often.

Chris.

[Rifle 57]

Get one of your rifles tuned up and come and play with us at Smithmoor or Byers sometime.
I have been thinking about that for the last few months Don I might take you up on that this summer if I get all of my gun work caught up.
Loren

[Rifle 57]

You are lucky living in Colorado, especially if you are within a few hours of Byers. I shot there last year and it's an excellent range with lots of great people.

I really like the .40-65 for midrange and silhouette. The only thing I can say about the Uberti built rifles is that I have a friend who shoots one and curses at it often.

Chris.
I have a Uberti 1885 HW in 38-55 and a 1885 HW in 45 colt and they both shoot pretty good with smokless but I have not used any black yet but I will this summer. I just have not had the time yet.

[Don McDowell]

I think you'll enjoy it. They shoot silhouettes at Watkins on the first Saturday of every month also.

[Rifle 57]

Yes I heard they shoot BPCR at Watkins I think Chill Wills shoots there correct Don?

[Don McDowell]

He not only shoots there he's the match director.

[Rifle 57]

I think you'll enjoy it. They shoot silhouettes at Watkins on the first Saturday of every month also.
What is the weight limit for rifles in a silhouette match Don. 10 lbs?

[Don McDowell]

It's 12lbs. 2 oz.

[Rifle 57]

Ok that is better than 10 lb. Which class is 10 lbs or is there one.

[Don McDowell]

Back in the 1800's the target rifle matches were limited to rifles weighing no more than 10 lbs , with a single trigger with a pull no less than 3 lbs.
The only time that 10 lb limit comes into affect nowadays is if someone enters the military rifle class in a bptr match.

[Rifle 57]

Thanks Don. I don't know where I came up with the 10 lb limit. I guess I must of read about the matches that went on in the 1800's.