This turned into a good discussion, I am learning more than I thought I could on cast bullets, etc... Good show, men. Carry on!!
It has a way of doing that
The main point though is to bring our new guy O.P. up to speed on realizing how much real capability he has with the Marlin 1895SS. AND that one does NOT need to have high velocity with one to do some heavy duty long range critter killing capability!
...and think about it! The powder ya save going a bit lower vel can be used to put out a few more rounds of shooting fun