Hoppdoc:

The mule finally arrived with my copy of G&A and the article referenced. {Yup, I'm a bit remote.}

It IS a weird article, and I cannot exactly say what he is thinking. The long dissertation on mathematical ballistic "killing power" formulas always leaves me dry and I thought that sort of discussion had long ago been deep-sixed.

I've always seen the Marlin 1895 as very snappyhandling, well-balanced, powerful repeater for medium game and bear. I really like mine, and I've had some very memorable adventures with it. But as a backup gun for African DG? Well, no. I've never thought of it for such an application.

I guess if he wants to use his as a "PH" rifle as he says, I am eager to hear what he has to say in a couple years.