New Ruger/Marlin 1894 Range Session Part Deux

In this follow up to my original review and range session of the new Ruger/Marlin 1894 in .357 Magnum, I try some reloads and mount a scope to try and improve groups.
It worked! While the groups tightened, the trigger got worse. Next session will be heavier bullets and after a thorough cleaning of the action and trigger components.

[@brucepierce4971]

H 110 likes to be loaded near max. My rifle likes near max loads with H110 and 158 xtps shoots around 1700 fps.and very accurate.

[@billj5645]

I think 1.5" at 50 yards would be considered good enough for a pistol caliber levergun. I cringed before your first shot when the dog was right under the muzzle. Maybe you moved him at the right time.