[Muleskinner]

I saw a 405 on the site for Youngs Guns.  They will ship to FFL dealers.  Price was $899.

 

[Muleskinner]

Ok fellow 1895 owners.  The tech at Brownells swears on all that is holy that the Lyman 66 WB sight will fit the 1895.  This is the sight designed for the 1886 and Model 71.  Can anyone here verify that?  I'd like to get one, but don't half trust this advice cause I haven't heard it here.

 

[Muleskinner]

I measured my OAL using the Nosler 160 Partition.  Can't remember offhand what I got, but it was not too limited by the magazine.  I'll post my OAL when I get home.  The Nosler groups at about an inch and 1/4 with the buckhorns and is about a 1/2 grain under max.  When I slap a Lyman 66 WB on it, the accuracy should be even better.  I'm considerin' a post front for both the 95 and the 71.  Does anyone have any experience putting these on?  Is it a do it yourselfer job, or best left to a smith?  Neither rifle has a dovetail front sight.

 

[Muleskinner]

Too bad Winchester won't depart from the traditional calibers in the 1895.  A 35 Whelan would be so sweet.  My .270 could probably be converted.  Hmmmm.

 

[Muleskinner]

Anyone know of a source for a solid barrel band sling swivel stud for the '95?  The Uncle Mike's QD doesn't go around the barrel completely, and I'm not sure I like that.