Lever Guns, what would you choose & why?
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I’m going to go with my model 94 in 30-30.
I just love carrying this in the thick, close woods, still hunting. No problem carrying this all day.
I have a sling for it, which stays in my pack until I need it (dragging out a deer).
Hopefully this season I’ll need that sling….
NO scope on this! Blasphemy!
I have a Williams foolproof peep sight on it, and it works well for me, and my aging eyes.
I just love carrying this in the thick, close woods, still hunting. No problem carrying this all day.
I have a sling for it, which stays in my pack until I need it (dragging out a deer).
Hopefully this season I’ll need that sling….
NO scope on this! Blasphemy!
I have a Williams foolproof peep sight on it, and it works well for me, and my aging eyes.
I own a Miroku-made Winchester Model 94, Marlin/Remlin 336, and Henry, all chambered in 30-30. In terms of feel, fit, and finish, the Winchester beats the other two hands down. In fact, I agree with those who say Miroku Winchesters are the best rifles to ever carry the Winchester name. No surprise I put the Marlin/Remlin 336 at the bottom of the list, even though it's still a great shooting rifle. Also, the finish on the barrel of the 336 is actually better than that of the Henry.
Anyone who has ever picked up and shouldered a Winchester Model 94 knows they have a feel like no other lever action. But they are much more difficult than the Marlin and Henry when it comes to break down and cleaning. Just takes removing the lever screw and dropping the lever to remove the bolt from a Marlin and Henry. Many more steps with the Winchester.
Anyone who has ever picked up and shouldered a Winchester Model 94 knows they have a feel like no other lever action. But they are much more difficult than the Marlin and Henry when it comes to break down and cleaning. Just takes removing the lever screw and dropping the lever to remove the bolt from a Marlin and Henry. Many more steps with the Winchester.
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I would like a 44 mag lever action I ain't picky on the maker. I also want a lever action 7mm-08 something kinda like the browning blr and then finally I would like a 45-70 lever action but I want more of a slim lever action and not real big and chunky
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Winchester originals will still bring home the game they were made to over 100 years ago. Models 1886, 1894, 1895 and 1876...
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I'm currently the high bidder on a marlin 1895m in .450 marlin and I'm getting very excited
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This question is as broad as asking which bolt action rifle/cartridge would you choose.
I used to own a lot of levers, but know only have the Marlin 30-30 I got when I was 16 and a 1894 in .38-55 to use in Arkansas' straightwall cartridge deer season.
I've had everything from 22s to 45-70s. Most with receiver sights but some with standard open sights, tang sights, and some with scopes. You really have to define your purpose to figure out what lever is for you.
I know a guy who only owns and hunts with Savage 99s and has around 50 of them in every factory offering. Another friend only has big bore Marlins in 338 Express, .444, and 45-70.
Another friend has a couple of Winchester 88s in .284.
For classic lever, a good 30-30 with open or receiver sights is hard to beat. For just fun shooting, a Winchester 92 in any cartridge is fun. A Winchester 71 in .348 makes for about the best large game woods rifle ever made. Brownings got choices if you like shiny stuff.
There are really so many options and choices that it would be easier to define your needed use. Pretty much every lever made in the last 130 yrs is still quite useful and many are as capable as the hunter is.
I used to own a lot of levers, but know only have the Marlin 30-30 I got when I was 16 and a 1894 in .38-55 to use in Arkansas' straightwall cartridge deer season.
I've had everything from 22s to 45-70s. Most with receiver sights but some with standard open sights, tang sights, and some with scopes. You really have to define your purpose to figure out what lever is for you.
I know a guy who only owns and hunts with Savage 99s and has around 50 of them in every factory offering. Another friend only has big bore Marlins in 338 Express, .444, and 45-70.
Another friend has a couple of Winchester 88s in .284.
For classic lever, a good 30-30 with open or receiver sights is hard to beat. For just fun shooting, a Winchester 92 in any cartridge is fun. A Winchester 71 in .348 makes for about the best large game woods rifle ever made. Brownings got choices if you like shiny stuff.
There are really so many options and choices that it would be easier to define your needed use. Pretty much every lever made in the last 130 yrs is still quite useful and many are as capable as the hunter is.
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