Got a basket case 1886 Winchester in trade a few years back. The original barrel had been cut off so made a new octagon 30" barrel in 40-65. Got to the range for the first time this week to try it out. First shot on paper was 2" high and 2" to the right @ 100 yards. Didn't even try for a group, just started plinking at the 200 yard gong with a variety of someone ells hand loads. Had lots of fun and someday I might even work up a load for it. Seems a little heavy in the barrel and I'm sure I would feel it more if I filled the 30" mag tube.