I had one of the new version of the 1895 Marlin based on the 336 frame. Reading Ken Water's article on the three levels of loads for the 45-70, he stated that he thought the 1995 Marlin was in the same class. He was WRONG! I worked up to close to his loads and when I shot them the lever would snap down ejecting the fired case without help from me. Dunno if the loads were really too hot or I had a defective rifle. Brass looked OK and primers looked good. All I can add is that was the first and only time I ever saw a lever action rifle go semi-semi automatic. I can also add that the curved butt plate that came on the rifle hurt like hell. I traded it off for something else but I'll be damned if I can remember what.
PJ

Our forefathers did not politely protest the British.They did not vote them out of office, nor did they impeach the king,march on the capitol or ask permission for their rights. ----------------They just shot them.
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