lever action

Recently acquired a Rossi R92 16" in .357 Magnum. Years ago, I started into reloading .38 Special and .357 mag for my S&W 686+ and I've been nagged by the temptation of a lever rifle in the same caliber. Finally pulled the trigger, so to speak - I've read about the issues with fit & finish and...

The next gun I plan to buy is a nice western-looking lever action with iron sights for hunting woods. Lots of good choices, my great grandpa used to hunt with a 30-30 lever action and the gun is still in our family. I hunt deer and wild hogs in Texas, and am thinking of a nice 30-30. Do you...

I know this question has probably been asked ad nauseum. But I'm gonna ask it again to gain a little knowledge on the issue. I picked up a Henry big boy in .357 magnum a couple years ago and haven't been able to get any of my usual loads to cycle reliably. SWC, RNFP, SJSP and SJHP bullets give...

Hello all, I have this posted in the hand loading section with more specifics regarding bullet weights and charge questions but thought I’d post the rifle specific questions here. I’ve got a couple Rossi 92s The 20” barrel version has a long throat. It can almost chamber a full length 360 Dan...

Seeking a 3/4 lever to make it a little more user-friendly with gloves. Read some negative reviews as far as fit with non oem parts. I don't think the full size loop would be a good option for my needs.

I'm kind of new to this and I'm looking for some advice as to find load data and I can't find any that fits what I have. I need a deer hunting load for three different firearms within 50 yds.: S&W 629 6" (44 Mag) Rugero Vaquero 4" (44 Mag) (Original vaquero not new) Marlin 1894 lever action...

I have an old Ted Williams Model 100 which is actually an "economy" version of the Winchester Model 94. I don't have the greatest vision, so I want to put a better rear sight on it without changing the look of the gun much. I know a tang or receiver mounted peep sight is an option, but I don't...

Hey all, I stumbled upon this thing Is this the rossi puma , dressed up? Never heard of citadel, any info would be appteciated, i'd love to get one in 454 casull if they're decent, even if it does look a little goofy. Just never heard of the brand. Thanks

Hello everyone! I’m looking into purchasing a lever action rifle chambered in .357 mag, and I’m debating between a Marlin 1894, or the Henry Big Boy steel. The lack of a loading gate on the Henry doesn’t bother me, but I would like to purchase the higher quality rifle. I’ve heard the Henry has...

Long time lurker, first time poster here, hoping to get some advice. I recently bought a new production Miroku/Winchester 1866 in .45 colt. I examined the gun upon arrival, but didn’t notice that the forend wood was loose (moves back and forth slightly along the barrel) until I got home and had...

Anyone have the Rossi 92 in 357 magnum? I've heard they are nice shooters. Is the cheapest .357 lever gun I can find. And I'm looking at buying one What are your thoughts?

Hey all, was thinking about getting one of these lever action rifles. I heard they are a lot of fun to shoot plus they can be used for a lot of hunting anything from small game to a little bigger. I know a little about each of the more popular ones such as the Rossi m92, Henry big boy, and...

I have seen a lot of 357 lever guns. Only have 3 requirements. 1 I would like for it to shoot 38spl reliably. 2 would prefer a side loader. 3 not cost $1,200 and prefer it cost less than a ruger 357/77. But if my only option to get a side load that can't tell the difference between 357 or 38 is...

Greetings! I’m new to the forum, I have recently acquired an old browning 81 blr in .308 win.Unfortunately I do not have a magazine for it, It is my understanding that the magazines for these have changed slightly over the years. I cannot seem to place the date that the gun was made. The serial...

Hi everyone, just wondering if the Mossberg 802 Plinkster is a good 22LR, I am getting my first 2 guns (the other is a S/H Winchester 94 .30-30 for larger game) and i am wondering if this is a good rabbit and small game gun, thanks.

Greetings, I haven’t posted on here in a LONG time. I’ve had a question in my head for a while now, and I’m really curious. Which of the following gunsmiths would be best for the 45-70 Marlin that I want custom made? I understand that each gunsmith brings something a little different to the...

I am looking to re-enter the lever gun world but would like something that is made in the US and has a side loading gate. I was wanting something in 45LC. I realize that limits my options. Henry's are nice but have that weird tube loading method. Winchester is made in Japan, and of course the...

For a variety of reasons I am considering buying a lever action rifle/carbine chambered in .357 Magnum. I know very little about lever action rifles. I prefer the idea of side loading vs loading through the tube so I am ruling out Henry. Beyond that I don't know what factors to consider. I...

With a couple 45 colt companions for company. This lever is a takedown model.

My 94AE likes to shoot about a 3 to 4 inch groups at 100yd, which is fine for the thick forests on the east coast, not so good for the wide open spaces of NM. Some of that is my cheap simons scope which I'm going to replace here soon with something from leupold. Problem with the scope is I can't...