I've had a 1975 era Marlin 1895 for at least 20 years. It's got the micro groove barrel. It shoots well with any jacketed bullet load, but I never had much luck with cast. That was before I knew about gas checks, sizing the bullet to fit the bore, etc. I may try cast bullets again someday.
I've always handloaded for it using the Remington 405 soft point. Shoots great, and they hit hard. Never had a deer or hog go anywhere but straight to the ground after being hit by one.
Unfortunately Remington has gotten out of the component business and there won't be any more of these bullets for sale.
Last edited by Warhawk; 08/13/12.
