I had my 1894S to the range this morning. The cloverleaf on target below was at 50 yards. At 100 yards, the carbine will keep a group under three inches, usually around 2.
Load was the Speer 270 grain GDSP over H110 powder.
Velocity, 10 shot average, was 1620 FPS. I use a Leupold fixed 2.5X 20mm tube.
I have killed 7 deer with this combination. Longest distance was less than 75 yards. This load kills hogs real dead.
I really don't think you need a high power scope on a short range lever gun.
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Last edited by Mannlicher; 04/15/11.
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