Just got back from sighting in a new Marlin 1895MR (shooting Hornady 350 factory loads) and wanted to pass along how pleased I am with the results.
Installed a Leupold 2-7x33 this past week and couldn't wait to get out this weekend. After getting sighted in, I put up a fresh target to try the first 3 shot group, which came in at 1.5 inches center-to-center. The baby's a shooter! My father-in-law is a Winchester fan & collector, and he was favorably impressed.
The kick wasn't bad at all. I've been hunting with a Gamemaster 760 in .30-06 for the past 30 years, and didn't notice enough difference to give me pause.
Can't wait to get in the field!
