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Originally Posted by Battle Rat
I read a test where pressures were pushed until they both blew.
The 1895 and the 1886 barrels failed before the receivers did.
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I've heard that the 1886 were stronger as well. Not sure, but they are both beefy toggle link actions. Have heard from guys that have shot the 1895 loose from an extended diet of hot loads. You don't really need to push it to the max though to have a serious big game rifle.
No doubt that the 1886 are stronger at the barrel/receiver connection. The 1895 barrels are fairly thin where they join.