The 1895 was a good -rifle, I shot my first bull elk with a .405 WCF. But as John Taylor states in his "African Rifles and Cartridges",
the 300 gr bullet lacked sectional density and lost velocity fast. The 450 or 50 Alaskans will show just how strong the 1886/M-71
actions are with Winchester or nickle steel in a stronger action. An 1895 in 35 Whelen tends to be a balanced rifle, and the
35 Winchester was a good cartridge. But the 348 or 348 Ack Improved were better in the Model 71.
