Lever Guns

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A murder of crows, and the English language.
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Hahaha!

I see what you did, there. Hee!




Lever guns... hmmm...

ME LIKEY

I just brought home #5; a previously-pwned Browning 92 in .44 Mag and it's a stunning example of craftsmanship. I'm going to shoot with it tomorrow!

:)
 
I think unless you have another magazine prepared, a semi-auto would take longer to reload. I don't own any rifles, but I know with handguns at the range it is much easier to reload a revolver than refill a magazine, even a .380 single stack.

Leverguns are harder to cycle prone than pump, bolt, or autoloader actions. Their design makes a pistol grip impractical, if you would prefer one.

I think there are a lot of good things about lever actions, but for most purposes a semi-auto would be just as good or better, and for other purposes a bolt action would be much better.
 
The first rifle I was trained on was a lever action, a Marlin 39A that despite being of ancient manufacture was far more accurate than I had talent. My first "high powered" rifle I trained with was a 92 Winchester in 32-20 that is just as accurate although dips into the prehistoric.

As for speed of reloading of either weapon, my grandfather advised that if you fire up a magazine out of either and still need more you either started shooting too soon or shouldn't have shot at all.
 
Actually the pistol caliber is cooler than the 45/70, more powder in 45/70 heats up the rifle more ;)
 
Nothing wrong with a lever gun.
I have plenty of bolt/semi rifles but the old iron sight thurdy thudry continues to fill my freezer every year.
 
Wha kinda queshun is dat? Ain nuttin rong wid leber guns. Gots a bunch myssef. Allaway from 22 to 444 with variable holes in the ens in tween.

Ask a real quessiun.
 
Skribs said:
I think unless you have another magazine prepared, a semi-auto would take longer to reload. I don't own any rifles, but I know with handguns at the range it is much easier to reload a revolver than refill a magazine, even a .380 single stack.

Leverguns are harder to cycle prone than pump, bolt, or autoloader actions. Their design makes a pistol grip impractical, if you would prefer one.

I think there are a lot of good things about lever actions, but for most purposes a semi-auto would be just as good or better, and for other purposes a bolt action would be much better.
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Shhhhh. Don't try and use logic on us lever gun lovers if you don't even like rifles enough to own them. :D
 
My lack of rifle ownership has nothing to do with a lack of desire to own a rifle.

There are logical reasons to own leverguns. I was just pointing out why I would prefer another option. There are always pros and cons, preference and circumstance. For me, it points to something else, and so far points to pistol calibers and shotguns.
 
Grmlin said:
The problem is I don't have enough of them.
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That's not specific to a lever action, but all guns (and fishing poles. and guitar amps. and tools. and guitars) in general.

I've only got one lever action, a Remlin 336W. Shoots pretty well for as little as I've shot it. One of my favorite guns ever was my Uncle's WLR in 243. Very accurate and great on jackrabbits.

Matt
 
I find lever guns are comfortable to carry. One day when I was out hunting I realized I had gone an hour or so completely not noticing I had been carrying my lever gun. They are. Ore than accurate for hunting or home defense shooting. They are reliable. As they get older they looked even better. Though the original sights are crummy, it's really easy to change that. I'm happy to have mine and it suits my needs.
 
As others have said, the biggest problem with good ol' levers is you can never have enough of them! Out of all my guns, my wee Henry Golden Boy with Skinner sights on it is probably one of my favorites to shoot. Followed closely by any of my Winchester levers. Also, whoever said levers aren't suited for high pressure cartridges and limited by tubular magazines should take a gander at Browning's BLR :)
 
Where else are you going to find a rifle action, (not a single shot) typically chambered in cartridges like .35 Remington, . 45-70, .30-30, .375 Winchester and .444 Marlin? All great deer cartridges plus suitable for bigger stuff. And the pistol calibers are just fun to shoot (I have the Marlin in .357 Mag and a Henry in .45 Colt).
 
Skribs said:
My lack of rifle ownership has nothing to do with a lack of desire to own a rifle.

There are logical reasons to own leverguns. I was just pointing out why I would prefer another option. There are always pros and cons, preference and circumstance. For me, it points to something else, and so far points to pistol calibers and shotguns.
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I hope you realize that since this thread isn't very serious, I'm just having fun. :cool:
 
Water-Man said:
Deers??
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Yes, Deers is the plural for a deer in these parts.

And if you don't like it you ken GIT OUT. :neener:

This thread has inspired to me to seek a leever gun in the caliber magnum of the .357, to match my Ruger revolving belt pistol of magnum caliber. :evil:
 
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Like Mosin Bubba noted, there aren't many better, [more-accurate, easy-recoilin' -and- FUN] plinkers out there than the .357-chambered lever carbine.

For Cooldill, I suggest that since the .357 Marlin can be hard to nail down for purchase you might consider a Rossi 92 in .357. I have both, and I'm not afraid to take the Rossi anywhere (I am permitted to discharge a firearm) whereas my ever-increasingly-valuable 1894CS357 I don't (take everywhere). The Rossi has a great trigger, does everything one asks of it (I've slicked up an already-smooth action and changed a couple of springs), it is affordable and it is *replaceable*! with another. Around these parts, although Big 5 Sporting Goods no longer carries the line, I've noticed other arms retailers are, now. I bought mine at my LGS where I've purchased most of my collection over the years.

These latest batches of Rossis still have factory grunge throughout the action and one should really learn to completely disassemble it, clean it, put it back together and then go have one of the best "range days" you can have: hitting nearly absolutely everything! you aim at. Mine's a 16" round barrel and they're avail in 20" too.


Officers'Wife

As for speed of reloading of either weapon, my grandfather advised that if you fire up a magazine out of either and still need more you either started shooting too soon or shouldn't have shot at all.
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Heehawww! That is both hilarious and brilliant advice.

:)
 
I have a Marlin 30AW (30-30) that I bought probably 15 years ago. It's just a plain basic gun with nothing fancy, but I love shooting it! Paid $175 from a pawn shop that a friend owns. Wasn't new, but appeared unfired and in perfect condition. Always wanted one. I guess from growing up watching Lucas McCain!
 
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