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!

Won't be far behind you. Recently purchased one myself but still into the waiting period.

Phil

I just picked up a 45-70 1895 and put on a Leupie 1.5-5x20 vari-x III. Took it out shooting and shot pretty close to moa. The recoil was quite noticeable, but I had shoulder surgery in Dec. and my shoulder is still pretty raw. I had a recoil pad and a 2" piece of foam over my shoulder, and after 20 rounds, it was still pretty sore. It is an ablsolute blast to shoot, and I am eagerly anticipating next deer season.

I was pleasantly surprised when mounting my "Talley" rings and bases on the new Marlin 1895MR, to find that it is already drilled and taped for 8-40 screws. I thought I was going to have to drill and tap my self. I did have to shorten the screws quite a bit. But that wasn't any problem. Haven't had it to the range yet. But the whole thing came out looking pretty good. And no porting on this one.

Phil