I hunt with same load as you out of my 1895 Marlin. I'm going
back to 322gr cast Hp/ IMR-3031, with Lyman peep rear. I took
all the "extra" wood off my 95. It looks like original now, but in
doing so reduced the butt surface by 1/3. It doesn't have cresant
butt plate but kicks like a mule with the hot 300gr loads, it is
brutal with 400 Barnes max loads. Right now still set up with
scope / for 300gr hp-max. I hate the scope will never put one on a 45/70 again. With cast 0 at 100yd and mark the witness plate
to 250'. The better you can judge distance the better you can
shoot.
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