I've personally never hunted a Win 1895 but have held one several times and to my mind they would be an awkward carry. I know that there are those that hold them in high esteem but I just can't get there. The Savage M1895/1899/99 are just so elegant and carry friendly that I have to question why someone would prefer a Winchester 1895. The 1894 is a different matter but since its not scope friendly and given that my eyes are getting old I'd rather pick up an already D&T 99. Given that you mount a proper scope for the rifle they still carry well.

Can't understand why someone would fire 8X57 in a Win M95 since they're not even close to any of the cartridges that the M95 was chambered in.

Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie.

I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind