I use the Sierra 220 grn roundnose at 2450 fps out of my 1895 on elk. I too have not recovered one yet on broadside shots. Ive got plenty of other 30 caliber projectiles but use those pointed bullets in my .308 or 300's. A 220 roundnose just seems "right" in a 1895.

Regards,
Manny

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Last edited by mannyspd1; 01/25/23.