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I bought an XLR in 308 in 2002 but always wanted an 1895. When Remington bought Marlin I thought I was out of luck but I eventually found one about 18 months ago. The barrel was roll stamped New Haven, CT but it did not have JM stamped on the barrel. I'm of the understanding the parts for the gun were manufactured at the New Haven plant but it was assembled in the new Remington plant. When I received the gun the wood fitting was horrible but everything else looked good. I disassembled the gun, reworked the wood, slicked the action, and bedded the stock.
I've been playing around with sights and optics for about a year. I've a big fan of the XS rail and I really liked the Weaver V-3 Hunting 1-3x20 scope. I went through a few scope rings and they were all too low, hitting the ghost ring when mounted. I finally went with DNZ reaper mount which clears the XS ghost ring and still gives me a good cheek weld.
Just got back from the range. I shoot hand loaded Hornady cases with the 325 gr gummy tips. The gun was sighted in sub-moa in less than 10 rounds at 100 yards. Final group had all shots touching. Couldn't have asked for more. Removed the scope and sighted the ghost ring in at 50 yards.
Now the great news, remounted the scope and point of impact did not change. Extremely pleased with setup.
I've been playing around with sights and optics for about a year. I've a big fan of the XS rail and I really liked the Weaver V-3 Hunting 1-3x20 scope. I went through a few scope rings and they were all too low, hitting the ghost ring when mounted. I finally went with DNZ reaper mount which clears the XS ghost ring and still gives me a good cheek weld.
Just got back from the range. I shoot hand loaded Hornady cases with the 325 gr gummy tips. The gun was sighted in sub-moa in less than 10 rounds at 100 yards. Final group had all shots touching. Couldn't have asked for more. Removed the scope and sighted the ghost ring in at 50 yards.
Now the great news, remounted the scope and point of impact did not change. Extremely pleased with setup.