Lever Action Rifles

[duanewade]

I just recently picked up a used Rossi R92 in .44 mag and love it. Putting a red dot or reflex sight in it for an upcoming hog hunt at the end of the month and just from shooting with irons know that it will shoot well out to 100 yards.

 

[Cavman]

My henry x is a blast too shoot. Makes me really wanna get into reloading just to feed it. Its shot everything and cycles even .38 wad cutters well

 

[dak109]

On a little more modern note, Savage Model 99 or Winchester Model 88.

MH

Even more modern would POF or Fight Lite levers that use AR uppers.
I know they aren’t traditional at all, but I am intrigued.

 

[Ryzari]

I'd say everyone should own a Henry .22 lever rifle. They're super reliable, fun to shoot, and cheap. Their lifetime warranty makes it a nice heirloom rifle if you have kids (as well as a great trainer).

I've not fired any of their big boy rifles, though I really want either a .357 or a 45-70. I have shot a Marlin 336 in 30-30 and it was just as fun as the .22, albeit quite a bit more expensive.

There's just something about grabbing a nice lever gun, dressed with some good wood furniture, that never fails to bring out my inner cowboy.

 

[mmpsteve]

I didn't see a budget mentioned, but the Marlin 1894 in 357 with the 16" barrel is just about the handiest and well-balanced centerfire rifle I own. This model is a little spendy, but the Henry's with the 16" barrel are pretty nice also.



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[Gingerbeardman]

I've always wanted an 16' octagon lever gun of some kind. I can vouch for everyone needing a Henry .22 lever. Sadly I had to sell mine years ago but it went to a good home, and now I have a Marlin 39a, which to me feels like a more "grown-up" gun.

 

[mmpsteve]

Here's a Marlin and Henry together. I used to have a scope on the Henry (in .327 Fed Mag), but it messes with the balance, so wanted to try a red dot on it. It works well, but looks kinda funky.



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[daddyusmaximus]

I've always wanted an 16' octagon lever gun of some kind. I can vouch for everyone needing a Henry .22 lever. Sadly I had to sell mine years ago but it went to a good home, and now I have a Marlin 39a, which to me feels like a more "grown-up" gun.

I got 2 of the 16" octagons... my .44 mag (posted before) and this Bran-spanking-new one.
Chiappa 1892 Alaskan takedown from Taylors & Company in .357 mag.
Just picked it up on the way home this afternoon.

 

[nipprdog]

Forgot to mention when I posted my big boy X, Henry says it holds 7 rds, but it holds eight .357, and nine 38 special.

 

[Kdf101]

The very first gun I ever bought with my own money was a Winchester 1994 AE in 1986. 30-30. Still have it. I don’t shoot it much now, but will never get rid of it. I have probably used it to kill 15 or so deer. Great gun. Pistol caliber would be better for home defense though.

 

[Max Volume]

There's more.
38-55
30-30
.22
44 mag
45 Colt
38-55

 

[vibrationeng]

I’m partial to the Winchester 92 action in pistol calibers. Taylor Alaskan action (92 clone) is smoother than the Winchester I have in .357.

Cheapest of the center fires to shoot is the .357.

Marlin is the choice if you want to mount a scope.

my favorite; .45 Colt.

 

[armymen0268]

I built this bad ass JM 336 in 30-30. I wanted future with a touch of soul. Went with the Boyd’s stock to keep it authentic but the RPP rail made it amazing. It might be floating around Indiana. I haven’t seen it since I sold it.

 

[duanewade]

I just recently picked up a used Rossi R92 in .44 mag and love it. Putting a red dot or reflex sight in it for an upcoming hog hunt at the end of the month and just from shooting with irons know that it will shoot well out to 100 yards.

Got a red dot mounted on the Rossi and the scope height is almost perfect on this rail (Northwoods, Fairmont, MN) that I picked up on eBay.

Sighted in for dead on at 75 yards as the hog hunting I'm doing will be less than 100 yard shots with most being between 50-75 yards.

 

[Michigan Slim]

Just gave my daughter a perfect Cowboy Limited, octagonal barrel, in .44 to make room in my safe.

 

[92FSTech]

I have others as well, but I'm a sucker for the Marlin 1894. I had my .357 and .44 out the other day with a couple of revolvers to keep them company. The great thing about magnum pistol calibers in a rifle-length barrel is that you see tremendous velocity and energy gains over shooting them out of a short-barreled handgun.

The .357 was my first levergun, and the one that started it all. It's a JM gun from 1982, crazy accurate, and easy to shoot. .38 specials feel like shooting a .22, but you can still knock down the centerfire plates with them. .357 juices it up enough to make it a viable deer rifle. Paired with the 3-screw Blackhawk, it puts me in touch with my inner cowboy.

The .44 I got from a buddy. It's a little more ammo-picky when it comes to accuracy than my .357, but does well with loads that I've worked up specifically for it, and packs a hefty punch. The 16" barrel makes it light, handy, and well-balanced. I don't have a single-action to go with the .44, but that Model 69 is incredibly accurate and makes a great trail gun. The two of them together make a great pair for camping in bear country.

 

[INP8riot]

My new to me 1965 Marlin 30-30 from my late uncle. I only have a 20 yard shot from my hunting spot so 30-06 would have been overkill! Popped a 1-4 on it and she is more accurate than I can be!

 

[Bennettjh]

Henry Big Boy .357 is my go-to lever gun. Shoots great, can plink with .38 SPL and bump up to .357 if need be.