1895M XLR

[boomer68]

Got out to the range to sight in and run some rounds over the chrono

This is the factory 325gr FTX at 50yds.

Avg - 2106fps

 

[SJB358]

WOW! That is GOOD stuff right there Boomer! Danged nice shooting buddy!

 

[boomer68]

Here she is. Going out again this weekend and will shoot some groups at 100yds. Will try some reloads as well.

 

[DrMike]

Well, that has to put a smile on your face. Fine riflery.

 

[JD338]

Boomer68,

Beautiful rifle ang some nice shooting as well.
Take a look at the Nosler 300 gr BST and H322 powder.
This combo shoots lights out in my Marlin 1895G.

JD338

 

[Elkman]

It doesn’t get much better than that. You a have a great load right there, congratulations

 

[FOTIS]

Very nice buddy!

 

[Guy Miner]

Great looking rifle & group!

I've been pleased that so many here on the Nosler forum enjoy lever action rifles. Kinda cool.

Guy

 

[26NosFan]

Its a shame they stopped making that model. I have a friend that has the the 336XLR in 30-30 and it turns in some impressive accuracy and surprising velocities with the leverevolution 140gr monoflex. His rifle is moa or a little better and runs about 40-50 fps higher than listed velocities with that load. He smacks several white tails with it every year.

 

[FOTIS]

I have one in 30-30 but found it very unwieldy. I cut it to 21"....just to be different.

compared to a 358 BLR

 

[cloverleaf]

Nice shooting! Those are such handsome rifles. CL

 

[boomer68]

Thanks guys. Yes, they are very nice rifles and always seem to consistently shoot well. Going to be a toss up to see which one will get the nod for deer this season. My old 444SS is equally accurate and ready for action.

 

[boomer68]

Just a followup. Shot some 100yd groups and very impressed to say the least.

This is the factory 325gr FTX

This is a handload using the Hornady 350gr RN
58grs H322
CCI200
Avg - 2202fps

 

[KinleyWater]

Impressive shooting across the board. If you do end up using it, I'd love to hear about effect, though I expect it will be a short story.

 

[boomer68]

Thanks. I’m on the fence if I want to use the factory ammo or the handload for this season. Decisions decisions...

 

[Guy Miner]

That 350 gr Hornady at 2200 fps is pretty danged impressive.

That's a thumper of a load for sure!

Guy

 

[DrMike]

I do believe either of those loads will work for you. There is something gratifying, however, about using a load you rolled yourself. That being the case, I'd likely lean toward the handloaded load.

 

[cloverleaf]

Ya- 'dem lever action rifles, they aint all that accurate..... :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :grin: . Nice Sir! you gotta love taken that one to the range of a Saturday. CL

 

[boomer68]

Yes, I think I will go with the handload. As DrMike mentioned, something about "rolling your own" makes the hunt that much more special.

 

[SJB358]

That 350 at 2200 is a whole lotta hammer!