I agree with most of the previous posters- the Browning and Winchester 1885 BPCRs are excellent rifles, well made, accurate, and extremely attractive, especially at their price point. Posters are correct also in their comments regarding the complexity and difficulty in getting service/repairs/parts.
While excellent firearms, we must remember they are in-fact REPLICAs of the original 1885s.
In recent years I've owned one of each of the Browning and Winchester versions, both in 45-70. Excellent rifles- no doubt about it.
Since I've been playing with schuetzen rifles in recent years, I've become a fan of double set triggers, and there is no way at all to get this added to the Brownchester 1885. DARN!!! If someone knows how to get this done, please share that info-
So, I contacted MVA about a year ago, confirming that they were in fact currently making an exact copy (modern steels) of the 1885. Yipee! Put my name down immediately on the order list, and waited patiently. Got the phone call a few days ago that my action was ready to ship, and it included the bent tangs for a pistol grip as well as double triggers! Got payment right off to them, and it's on its way to my FFL holder as we speak.
Now it is incumbent upon me to finish this action into the fine target rifle I've lusted after for decades. No more excuses for me, just make the decision and get it done.
I'll keep shooting my current 1885's, but know they don't hold a candle to the REAL THING-